FIFA World Cup knockout rounds implement extra time and penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins after a thrilling group phase. In the knockout rounds, matches cannot end in a draw; if tied after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, teams will play two 15-minute halves of extra time. If they remain tied, a penalty shootout will determine the winner, with each team allowed to use five players initially and the possibility of a sudden-death format if needed. This structure emphasizes the high stakes of the tournament, where advancing is crucial.
- •No draws allowed in knockout stage matches.
- •Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves.
- •Teams can make a sixth substitution in extra time.
- •Penalty shootouts occur if tied after extra time.
- •Five players take penalties; sudden death if still tied.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules in the World Cup knockout rounds?
"There are no more draws in the knockout stage. Here's how FIFA determines a winner.
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