free kick
noun
: a kick (as in football, soccer, or rugby) with which an opponent may not interfere
especially
: such a kick in any direction awarded because of an infraction of the rules by an opponent
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Algeria were awarded a free kick, but no card for Messi, and no review from VAR.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Malik Tillman scored scored a second goal via free kick 82 minutes into the match to secure the victory at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Malik Tillman scored scored a second goal via free kick 82 minutes into the match to secure the victory at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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