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How Does FIFA Overtime Work? Explained with Rules and Procedures

Learn how FIFA overtime works, including duration, when it's used, and how winners are decided with penalty shootouts.

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FIFA overtime consists of two 15-minute halves played if a match is tied after regular time. If the score remains tied after overtime, a penalty shootout determines the winner. These extra periods are only used in knockout stages, not in league games.

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  1. When is FIFA overtime used in matches?

    FIFA overtime is used only during the knockout stages of competitions if the match is tied after regular time.

  2. How long is each half of FIFA overtime?

    Each half of FIFA overtime lasts 15 minutes, totaling 30 minutes of additional play.

  3. What happens if the score remains tied after FIFA overtime?

    If the score is still tied after FIFA overtime, the match is decided by a penalty shootout.

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