Penalty Challenge

Ever notice how a penalty shootout is basically a staring contest with a ball? Penalty Challenge builds a whole game around that face-off, and lets you play either side of it - striker or goalkeeper, your call.

Pick your club from a lineup of top European teams and national sides, then step up to take on the AI or real players from around the world. Land your shots, make your saves, and every win banks you experience points that push you up the global leaderboard.

There's no download and no login wall - it runs free right in your browser on Desktop Games or on mobile. If you'd rather kick around a sillier version of the sport first, Soccer Legends 2026 is right there too. Either way, you're the one deciding whether the ball hits the net or your gloves.

Score as the striker or stop the ball as the goalkeeper - you choose which side of the shootout you play. Pick a club from the top European teams or national sides before each match, then face off against the AI or another player online.

Aim your shots to beat the keeper's dive, or read the striker's angle and dive early if you're in goal. Every successful shot or save earns experience points that climb the global leaderboard.

Play it smart: watch the pattern of your opponent's shots or saves over a few rounds - shootouts reward the player who adapts first.