https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-extra-time-in-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-complete-rules-explainedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-extra-time-in-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-complete-rules-explainedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-extra-time-in-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-complete-rules-explained#u24431Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:56:50 +0000The 2026 World Cup knockout rounds utilize extra time and penalty shootouts to determine winners when matches are level after 90 minutes. Draws are not permitted in this stage of the tournament. These rules apply across the knockout phase, including the new Round of 32 format.What's confirmed:Extra time and penalty shootouts are used to decide knockout matches that cannot be settled in regular time.Matches in the knockout round cannot end in a draw.The 2026 World Cup knockout stage includes a new Round of 32 format.Extra time is triggered if matches are level after 90 minutes.