Can a World Cup Game End in a Tie? Explained by Stage and Rules

Learn if World Cup games can end in a tie and how extra time and penalties decide winners in knockout rounds.

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World Cup games cannot end in a tie during the knockout stages. If the match is tied after regular time, it goes to extra time (two 15-minute halves). If still tied, a penalty shootout determines the winner. However, in the group stage, games can end in a tie.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can World Cup group stage games end in a draw? Yes, during the group stage of the World Cup, matches can end in a tie after regular time, with both teams earning points accordingly.
  2. What happens if a World Cup knockout game is tied after extra time? If a knockout stage match is tied after extra time, a penalty shootout takes place to determine the winner.
  3. How long is extra time in World Cup knockout matches? Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves, played if a knockout game is tied at the end of regular time.

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