Extra Time in 48-Team World Cup: What Fans Need to Know

Get ready for edge-of-your-seat drama in the 2026 World Cup! With the new 48-team format, the rules for extra time remain as thrilling as ever. Only knockout fixtures—like the Round of 32 and beyond—can go into extra time if the score is level after 90 minutes. This means group stage matches will still end in draws, preserving the strategic battle for points. So, when Brazil faces Argentina in a knockout tie, fans can expect potential late-night heroics via two 15-minute periods of extra time. R...