World Cup knockout stage features extra time and penalty shootouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has entered the knockout stage following the completion of the group stage, where ties resulted in shared points. If a match is tied after 90 minutes in the knockout rounds, teams will play an additional 30 minutes of extra time. If still level, a penalty shootout will determine the winner, starting with five kicks per team before possibly entering sudden death. This format ensures a decisive outcome for each match leading up to the final on July 19 in New York.
- •The knockout stage includes 32 teams.
- •Matches cannot end in a tie; a winner must be determined.
- •Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves.
- •Penalty shootouts occur after 120 minutes if needed.
- •Three World Cup finals have been decided by penalty shootouts.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup rules for extra time and penalty shootouts: Knockout stage tie-breakers explained
"The 2026 World Cup is into its straight knockout phase. Here's what happens if matches are level after 90 minutes.
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