During a penalty shootout, how many players from each team typically participate?

In a penalty shootout, the standard practice is for five players from each team to participate. This format allows each team to have an equal opportunity to score goals and determine the outcome of the match in a fair manner. The process typically alternates between the two teams, with each of the five designated players taking one penalty kick. This structured approach ensures that the shootout is not only exciting but also gives each team a chance to directly compete under the same conditions.

While other variations exist in different formats or informal games, in official competitions governed by the Laws of the Game, the five participants rule is the one widely acknowledged and employed. The shootout continues until one team has scored more goals than the other after all five attempts, or until all players from one team have taken their shots if they score equally after the same number of tries.