In the first World Cup, the winner decided by penalty was the United States 1994 World Cup (the 5th/KLOC-0 World Cup). At that time, the warring parties were Italy and Brazil. After a 0-0 draw in 90 minutes of extra time, they still didn't score, just entered the penalty shootout. This is the first time in the history of the World Cup that the champion was decided by penalty kick.

In the end, Brazil defeated Italy in the penalty shootout and won the World Cup, which is also the fourth World Cup champion in Brazilian history.

In the history of European Cup, the first champion was decided by penalty. The final opponent of Yugoslavia European Cup (the 5th European Cup) is Czechoslovakia VS United Germany. In 90 minutes, Czechoslovakia beat West Germany 5-3 on penalties. The most famous "spoon penalty" appeared in this European Cup. Palenca of Czechoslovakia took the penalty.

This also became the first time in the history of the European Cup that the champion was decided by penalty kick.

1983/ 1984 season European champions league final against Rome, Italy VS Liverpool, England. The final was held at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Most people were optimistic that Rome, which played at home, would win the final championship, but the tenacious Liverpool kept the score at 1 ratio 1 in 120 minutes. For the first time in the history of the Champions League, both sides will decide the champion through penalty kicks.