FIFA World Cup 2026 · last reviewed 26 September 2026
World Cup matches use the IFAB Laws of the Game. A group match can end in a draw. A knockout that is level after 90 minutes typically goes to extra time (two periods of 15 minutes) and then kicks from the penalty mark if still level. VAR at FIFA tournaments can support decisions on goals, penalties, direct red cards and mistaken identity. Yellow-card accumulations and any reset before the final are written in that cup’s regulations — do not memorise a rumour.
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Yes. Both teams take one point.
Extra time, then penalties if still level — under the Laws and that cup’s regulations.
No. VAR is a football video-support protocol. Teams do not wave a review card as in DRS.
Last reviewed 26 September 2026. Dates, venues and format were checked against FIFA’s public tournament information. We do not invent 2026 scores or a champion.
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