
Will the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final be decided in extra time or by a penalty shootout?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final takes place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Historical precedent strongly supports the possibility of a close finish: five of the last nine World Cup finals required extra time, including two decided by penalty shootout. With the top contenders — France, Spain, England, Argentina — closely matched in quality, a final that remains level after 90 minutes is entirely plausible.
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Resolves "Yes" if the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final (July 19, 2026) is not decided within regular time — meaning the score remains level after 90 minutes plus all referee-added stoppage time — and the match proceeds to extra time and/or a penalty shootout. Resolves "No" if one team wins the match within regular time (including stoppage time).
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