THE knockout stages of the World Cup have arrived after a dramatic group stage!
There were some huge shocks during the opening round, with the likes of Scotland and two-time winners Uruguay failing to advance.
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England are eyeing World Cup glory for the first time in 60 years Credit: Getty
The knockout stages of the World Cup have arrived Credit: Getty
England topped their group after going undefeated during the group stage with wins over Croatia and Panama and a draw with Ghana.
Thomas Tuchel is looking to lead the Three Lions to World Cup glory this summer and end 60 years of hurt for the nation.
But global powerhouses like France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Germany remain in the hunt for the iconic trophy.
As the knockout stages kick-off in North America, fans want to know if extra-time is in play if matches end as a draw.
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Do World Cup last-32 matches 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.
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 each of the knockout rounds:
Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
Round of 16: July 4-7
Quarter-finals: July 9-11
Semi-finals: July 14-15
Third-place play-off: July 18
Final: July 19
