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Argentina vs. Cape Verde: Extra Time & Penalties Explained
4 Jul
Summary
- If tied, teams play two 15-minute extra time halves, not sudden death.
- A team gets an extra substitute specifically for the extra time period.
- Penalties involve five kicks each, then sudden death if still tied.
In the World Cup Round of 32, the match between Argentina and Cape Verde is testing the limits of regulation time. Should the score be tied at the end of the initial 90 minutes, the game will not feature a golden goal.
Instead, both teams will engage in two 15-minute halves of extra time, with a switch of ends at halftime. Importantly, a team is granted an additional substitute specifically for use during this extra period. Stoppage time will also be added at the end of each extra-time half.
If the score remains level after the full 30 minutes of extra time, the World Cup's tie-breaking procedures move to a penalty shootout. Each side will select five penalty takers. Any player on the field at the end of extra time is eligible to take a penalty for their team.
