📅 2026 World Cup Full Schedule
104 Matches · USA-Canada-Mexico Compact Guide | Extra Time + Penalty Probabilities
🇺🇸 USA · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇲🇽 Mexico | 48 Teams | 104 Matches
⚡ Betting Essentials
🗓️ Key Knockout Rounds
| Stage | Date (Beijing Time) | Possible Fixture | Extra Time Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Match | Jun 12, 06:00 | 🇺🇸 USA vs Canada 🇨🇦 | Low |
| Round of 16 | Jul 1 - Jul 5 | Argentina vs Denmark / Netherlands vs USA | 25% (High) |
| Quarter-finals | Jul 9 - Jul 11 | Brazil vs Germany / France vs Portugal | ≈25% |
| Semi-finals | Jul 15 - Jul 16 | Argentina vs Netherlands (potential) | 25-30% |
| Final | Jul 20, 20:00 | Title Contenders | Historical 50% ET |
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⚽ Extra Time & Penalty Shootout Probabilities
| Stage | ET Probability | Penalty Probability | Betting Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 25% (4/16) | 13% (2/16) | Target Draw + ET outcome |
| Quarter-finals | 25% | 12.5% | Defensive clashes |
| Semi-finals | 25% | ~18% | Experienced teams edge |
| Final | Historical 50% | 2 of last 3 finals | Focus "Match goes to ET" |
67%
Croatia ET rate (last 3 WCs)
Croatia ET rate (last 3 WCs)
75%
Argentina penalty win rate
Argentina penalty win rate
58%
First-kicking team wins
First-kicking team wins
📊 Top Teams: Extra Time Trends & Penalty Experience
| Team | ET Rate (last 3 WCs KO) | Penalty Win % | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 43% | 50% | ET specialists |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 38% | 75% | Mental edge |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 67% | 100% (last 2 WCs) | King of extra time |
| 🇫🇷 France | 25% | 66% | Explosive but fatigue risk in ET |
🎯 Key Takeaways & Betting Tips
- ✅ Round of 16 is ET hotspot: watch Netherlands vs USA, Argentina vs Denmark.
- ✅ First penalty kicker wins 58% of shootouts; follow coin toss info.
- ✅ Croatia & Argentina have "ET advancement" profile – consider "Draw + Team to advance in ET".
- ✅ Final: 2 of last 3 ended with penalties – "Match goes to ET/Penalties" has long-term value.
🏆 Compact Summary: 2026 World Cup – 104 matches | Knockout ET probability up to 25% | First penalty takers win 58% | Croatia/Argentina = extra-time masters. Bookmark this page for full schedule + data-driven insights.