What is the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Q: What is the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
A: The knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is the second stage of the competition, just after the group stage. It began on 30 June with the round of 16 and ended on 15 July with the final match, held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Q: How many teams advanced to this stage?
A: The top two teams from each group (16 in total) advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination.
Q: What happens if a match is tied at 90 minutes?
A: If a match is level at the end of 90 minutes of normal playing time, extra time would be played (two periods of 15 minutes each), where each team is allowed to make a fourth substitution.
Q: How will matches be decided if still tied after extra time?
A: If still tied after extra time, the match would be decided by a penalty shoot-out to determine winners.
Q: Is there any other game besides for finals?
A: Yes, a third place play-off will also be played between two losing teams of semi-finals.
Q: When did it start?
A: The knockout stage started on 30 June with round of 16 and ended on 15 July with final match.
