In a FIFA knockout game, a draw at the end of normal time does not stand. The match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, and if it is still tied, it is decided by a penalty shootout.

How it works

  • Full-time ends after 90 minutes, plus stoppage time.
  • If the score is still level, teams play extra time: two 15-minute halves.
  • If neither team wins in extra time, penalties decide who advances.

Penalty shootout

  • Each team usually takes five penalties.
  • The team with more goals after those five kicks wins.
  • If they are still tied, it goes to sudden death, one kick at a time.

Simple example

If a knockout match finishes 1-1 after 90 minutes, it can still end 2-1, 3-2, or any other score after extra time or penalties. The key rule is that there is always a winner in knockout rounds.

TL;DR: In FIFA knockout matches, a draw leads to extra time, then penalties if needed.