Will the FIFA World Cup 2026 final go into extra time or penalties?

Outcome: YES

How this forecast is settled

Will the 2026 World Cup final need extra time or penalties? A close match is possible, but most finals are still decided before a shootout.

Resolution

Yes, the 2026 FIFA World Cup final did go into extra time, though it avoided a penalty shootout.The highly anticipated match at the New York New Jersey Stadium ended 0–0 in regular 90-minute time. This forced a 30-minute extra time period to determine the world champion.

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