THE World Cup is heading for a dramatic climax in North America!
Just eight nations remain in the hunt for global glory as the quarter-finals arrive.
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England are still in the hunt for their first World Cup triumph since 1966 Credit: AFP
The knockout stages of the World Cup have got off to a thrilling start Credit: Getty
France, Spain, England and Argentina were among the pre-tournament favourites and are still major contenders.
As the knockout stages progress, fans want to know if extra-time is in play if matches end as a draw.
Do World Cup quarter-final ties go to extra-time or straight to penalties if a draw?
In knockout matches at the World Cup, a winner must be decided.
Unlike the group stage, where games end in a draw if they are level after 90 minutes, during the knockouts, it’s win or go home.
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With that being said, if the score is level at the end of normal time, the match goes to extra-time.
Extra-time is a 30-minute period consisting of two 15-minute halves.
If nothing separates the two teams after the additional spell, a penalty shoot-out will take place to decide which team will progress to the next round.
Key dates for knockout stages
Here are all the dates for the remaining knockout rounds:
Quarter-finals: July 9-11
Semi-finals: July 14-15
Third-place play-off: July 18
Final: July 19
