World Cup Knockout Rules｜Extra Time & Penalty Shootout Probability Analysis

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World Cup Knockout Rules｜Extra Time & Penalty Shootout Probability Analysis

The World Cup knockout stage features 32 matches over 8 rounds. This article provides complete rules with extra time and penalty shootout probability models.

I. Knockout Stage Structure

  • Round of 32 → Round of 16 → QF → SF → Final
  • Single-elimination: 90′ + ET (30′) + penalties

II. Extra Time Probability Data

  • 📈 Overall extra time rate: ~18% (40/224 matches)
  • 📉 Goals in extra time: ~55% of matches
  • 🔥 Final extra time rate: 27% (highest)

III. Penalty Shootout Probability Data

  • 🎯 Penalty rate (among ET matches): ~30%
  • ⚽ First-shooter win rate: ~60%
  • 🧤 Save percentage: ~22%

IV. Probability by Round

  • Round of 32: 12% ET, 3% pens
  • Round of 16: 16% ET, 5% pens
  • Quarter-finals: 22% ET, 8% pens
  • Semi-finals: 25% ET, 10% pens
  • Final: 27% ET, 14% pens

🔔 Probability models based on 22 World Cups (1930-2022).