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Extra Time and Penalty Shootout Rules at World Cup 2026

Knockout stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup that remain tied after 90 minutes of regulation time proceed to 30 minutes of extra time, divided into two 15-minute halves. If the score remains level after the additional period, a penalty shootout determines the winner. This procedure applies from the Round of 32 through to the Final, with all match times displayed in East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) for Kenyan viewers.