ARGENTINA and Spain are currently locked in a tense World Cup final battle!
It finished 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Argentina knocked England out in a thrilling final four contest Credit: Alamy
Spain beat France in the semi-finals Credit: Alamy
Leaving fans with one question on their lips, is there extra-time and penalties available if required?
Does the World Cup final go to extra-time or penalties?
In knockout matches at the , including the final, 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 lose.
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 shootout will take place to decide which team will progress to the next round.
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