World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Summary
If a World Cup knockout game is tied after 90 minutes, the teams play an extra 30 minutes split into two halves. If still tied, the match is decided by a penalty shootout, where players take turns trying to score from the penalty spot.Key Facts
- Extra time in the World Cup is 30 minutes, divided into two 15-minute halves.
- Teams switch sides at half-time during extra time.
- A penalty shootout happens if the score is still tied after extra time.
- A coin toss decides which team shoots first and which goal is used.
- Each team picks five players from those on the field to take the first five penalties.
- If still tied after five penalties each, shootout enters sudden death, where teams alternate single shots until one team scores and the other misses.
- Goalkeepers must stay on the goal line until the ball is kicked and can only move side to side.
- Famous penalty shootouts include the 1994 World Cup final (Brazil vs. Italy) and others during 1990, 2006, 2014, and 2018 tournaments.
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