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World Cup Extra Time Rules and How Penalty Shootouts Work

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the knockout stage, where—unlike the group stage—matches can no longer end in a draw.

If the score is level after 90 minutes, a winner must be decided. Matches will go to extra time and, if the teams are still level after even that, a penalty shootout.

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