Will the 2026 World Cup see a hat-trick scored in knockout play by December 20?

⚡ Only 3 hat-tricks in World Cup knockout history0 votes

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✨ AI says 22% Yes

Hat-tricks are rare in knockout football due to tactical tightness and defensive intensity; only a handful exist in World Cup history across all stages.

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Resolves YES if any player scores 3+ goals in a single knockout-stage match (round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal, or final) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Official match records at fifa.com will be the source of truth.

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