The expanded 2026 World Cup format creates 32 knockout matches (starting with the Round of 32) where extra time can occur if scores remain level after 90 minutes, significantly raising the total opportunities versus the 16-team knockout structure of prior editions. Group stage results now underway will determine the 32 advancing teams and shape potential mismatches or evenly matched ties in later rounds. New FIFA rules—including mandatory hydration breaks, faster substitutions, expanded VAR interventions, and stricter stoppage-time enforcement—aim to reduce time-wasting and alter pacing, which could either compress games or heighten fatigue-related draws in summer conditions across North American venues. Historical extra-time frequency in World Cup knockouts provides baseline context for trader expectations amid these variables.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total number of matches that go to extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The expanded 2026 World Cup format creates 32 knockout matches (starting with the Round of 32) where extra time can occur if scores remain level after 90 minutes, significantly raising the total opportunities versus the 16-team knockout structure of prior editions. Group stage results now underway will determine the 32 advancing teams and shape potential mismatches or evenly matched ties in later rounds. New FIFA rules—including mandatory hydration breaks, faster substitutions, expanded VAR interventions, and stricter stoppage-time enforcement—aim to reduce time-wasting and alter pacing, which could either compress games or heighten fatigue-related draws in summer conditions across North American venues. Historical extra-time frequency in World Cup knockouts provides baseline context for trader expectations amid these variables.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total number of matches that go to extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
Volume
$566End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total number of matches that go to extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The expanded 2026 World Cup format creates 32 knockout matches (starting with the Round of 32) where extra time can occur if scores remain level after 90 minutes, significantly raising the total opportunities versus the 16-team knockout structure of prior editions. Group stage results now underway will determine the 32 advancing teams and shape potential mismatches or evenly matched ties in later rounds. New FIFA rules—including mandatory hydration breaks, faster substitutions, expanded VAR interventions, and stricter stoppage-time enforcement—aim to reduce time-wasting and alter pacing, which could either compress games or heighten fatigue-related draws in summer conditions across North American venues. Historical extra-time frequency in World Cup knockouts provides baseline context for trader expectations amid these variables.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total number of matches that go to extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A match is counted if it proceeds to extra time (an additional 30 minutes of play), whether or not it is subsequently decided by a penalty shootout.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shortened, truncated, or ends early for any reason, the outcome shall be determined using available official data for completed matches.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the exact total cannot be determined within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$566End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The expanded 2026 World Cup format creates 32 knockout matches (starting with the Round of 32) where extra time can occur if scores remain level after 90 minutes, significantly raising the total opportunities versus the 16-team knockout structure of prior editions. Group stage results now underway will determine the 32 advancing teams and shape potential mismatches or evenly matched ties in later rounds. New FIFA rules—including mandatory hydration breaks, faster substitutions, expanded VAR interventions, and stricter stoppage-time enforcement—aim to reduce time-wasting and alter pacing, which could either compress games or heighten fatigue-related draws in summer conditions across North American venues. Historical extra-time frequency in World Cup knockouts provides baseline context for trader expectations amid these variables.
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