A strange little side quest
The mechanics around A Small World Cup have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. The first penalty shoot-out in World Cup history came in the 1982 semi-final between West Germany and France. The same trail leads to another fact: Archery was already on the Olympic programme in 1900, boxing joined the modern Games in 1904, and basketball became a medal sport in 1936. That history is one reason familiar mechanics can still feel new when they are recombined well.
