Will the 2026 World Cup knockout stage see a penalty shootout by December 15?

⚡ Shootouts decided 4 of last 8 World Cup knockouts0 votes

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✨ AI says 72% Yes

Knockout stages historically feature 1–2 penalty shootouts per tournament; with 16 knockout matches, probability is substantial.

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Resolves YES if any match in the knockout stage (Round of 16 onwards) through the final, as reported by FIFA.com's official match records, ends in a penalty shootout. Includes all knockout matches up to and including the final on December 20.

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