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      Is there extra time and penalties at the 2022 World Cup?

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      SOMETIMES 90 minutes isn’t enough to separate two teams, with extra time and penalties often required to determine a winner.Extra time consists of a further half an hour after the final whistle for either side to win the match.
      Germany needed extra time to beat Argentina in the 2014 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Penalties are needed when the scores are still level after extra time, with the team who scores the most, winning the match.
      SunSport has all the information on the format and when extra time and penalties are used at the World Cup.
      Is there extra time and penalties at the World Cup?
      During the group stage of the tournament, extra time and penalties are not used.
      If the score is level when the final whistle is blown, a single point is awarded to both sides.

      However, from the knockout stages onwards, teams are eliminated and therefore extra time and penalties can be required.
      A whopping 66 matches have gone to extra time in the tournament’s history, with 30 of those leading to penalty shootouts.
      During the 1998 and 2002 world cups, the ‘golden goal’ rule was in place, meaning the first team to score in extra time would in the match.
      The normal format returned in 2006 and has been in place ever since.

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      Sign up for The Sun’s 2022 World Cup newsletter for all the latest from Qatar

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      THE Sun’s 2022 World Cup newsletter delivers all the biggest stories from the tournament in Qatar straight to your email inbox every day so make sure you don’t miss out!Among the favourites to lift the trophy are England with Gareth Southgate’s men reaching the semi-finals four years ago and the final of Euro 2020.
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      Gareth Southgate will hope to lead England to World Cup gloryCredit: PA
      Harry Kane will want to win the Golden Boot once againCredit: Getty
      You can expect shocks, surprises and twists along the way with 64 matches taking place in the World Cup from Sunday, November 20.
      England are in the same group as Iran, USA and Wales as they look to progress.
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      Other teams who are expected to go far in Qatar are Brazil, reigning champions, France and Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
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      Watch Neymar’s insane first touch after ball is dropped from 35m as he sends Brazil’s World Cup squad into meltdown

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      NEYMAR stunned his Brazil team-mates with an outrageous show of skill days before the World Cup.The Brazil players were put through their paces as they prepare for Qatar.
      There is a lot of excitement surrounding Neymar and BrazilCredit: Getty
      Neymar brought the ball under control with brilliant ease
      The ball was dropped from 35 metres
      One test involved dropping a ball from a massive height of 35 metres – above even the stadium roof.
      And in typical Neymar fashion he led by example by bringing the ball under immediate control with a ridiculously good first touch.
      With his second touch he used his knee to flick the ball into his hands – cue pandemonium from his team-mates.
      They immediately began cheering and surrounding their captain gleefully.
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      Meanwhile the Paris Saint-Germain star looked a little nonplussed – it was just another day for the Brazil hero.
      But fans on social media let Neymar know how crazy the skill was by lavishing praise on the 30-year-old.
      One supporter wrote: “That is madness.”
      Another added: “Baller 🔥.”
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      And a third said: “Most underrated player of all time.”
      Another commented: “Second best player in the world right now behind [Federico] Valverde. World cup next.”
      There is a lot of excitement about Brazil and Neymar ahead of the World Cup with fans in India erecting a 40ft cardboard cutout of the superstar ahead of the tournament.
      Brazil are also the bookies’ favourites to win the World Cup for a sixth time, having last lifted the trophy in 2002. More

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      Brit schoolkids get lessons off to watch the World Cup … but not everyone will be happy

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      SCHOOL kids are set to get lessons off for a couple of hours to watch their team play in the World Cup.Youngsters in Wales will be allowed to dodge classes as their nation takes part in the global tournament for the first time in 64 years.
      School kids in Wales will be allowed to miss lessons as their nation competes in the World Cup for the first time since 1958Credit: WNS
      Their opening match against the USA on Monday will be the first time the Welsh team have competed for the title of world champions since 1958.
      That first game takes place at 7pm on Monday November 21 so it will be outside school hours.
      However, their second game against Iran will be at 10am on the Friday of that week and the Welsh government has said that schools will be allowed to decide whether kids can watch it.
      Cori Mabey, head of PE at Treorchy Comprehensive School in Treorchy, South Wales, said: “Lessons two and three are off the timetable so students can watch the Wales-Iran game in different facilities.
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      “We’ll be using the sports hall, the main lecture theatre hall and other televisions will be dotted around classrooms as well.
      “I’ve been in the school six years and I’ve seen a transition from rugby to football in that time over both participation numbers and interest.”
      He added: “I’m also in a group chat with teachers in England and they were really surprised we were coming off the timetable during school hours.
      “They’re not doing anything at all. I don’t know if they’re just used to being in tournaments.
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      “But there’s a real pride here, especially with the manager Rob Page coming from the Rhondda, that’s bringing people together.”
      More than 1,000 children will take part in the Football Friday event, run by the Football Association of Wales (FAW).
      The FAW will host skills sessions, inter-school matches and football festivals for pupils either side of the Iran game.
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      FAW chief executive Noel Mooney said: “We’ve worked with Welsh government to create a festival in all our schools and the Iran game is perfect for us.
      “You want a child to remember it and, hopefully, go on to play for us and become the future.” More

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      World Cup 2022 fans face prison is they try to bring pork, porn or sex toys into Qatar as list of banned items revealed

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      FANS heading to the World Cup could face prison time if they try to bring pork, porn or sex toys into Qatar. The Government’s official website has made clear to travellers how strict the country’s rules are with less than a week to go before the tournament.
      Pork is among the list of items travellers cannot take into QatarCredit: Getty
      England fans are preparing for a different World Cup than they are used toCredit: Getty
      England and Wales fans will be travelling to the Middle East nation in their numbers in the follows days as the build-up to the World Cup begins.
      Around 4,000 Three Lions fans and 3,000 supporters of the Dragons will be present alongside thousands of other football followers from around the world.
      Qatar has spent the last year preparing for the huge influx of fans.
      And the World Cup promises to be like no other with strict laws governing Qatar that could come as a shock to some Brits.
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      The UK Government’s updated foreign advice page has given travellers all the info they need.
      This includes the list of banned items that could land you prison time if you tried to bring them into Qatar.
      The list contains things such as alcohol, sex toys, pornography and pork.
      Brits are also reminded about the drinking laws in the country, with fans only allowed to drink in designated areas.
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      Travellers are also warned about offensive public behaviour which could land them in trouble.
      The foreign advice reads: “Swearing and making rude gestures are considered obscene acts and offenders can be jailed and/or deported.
      “Take particular care when dealing with the police and other officials.”
      The website also makes reference to the way couples should behave in public.
      It warns: “Any intimacy in public between men and women (including between teenagers) can lead to arrest.”
      And Brits are reminded of Qatar’s expectation of clothing in public.
      The foreign advice said: “You should dress modestly when in public, including while driving. Women must cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts.
      “Both men and women are advised not to wear shorts or sleeveless tops, when going to government buildings, health care facilities or malls.”
      Controversy has followed Qatar since it was awarded hosting rights of the 2022 World Cup.
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      Activists and campaigners continue to voice their concern over the country’s record on human rights and views on homosexuality.
      Qatar kick the tournament off when they play Ecuador in the opening game on Sunday.
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      Why isn’t Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez playing for Mexico at the 2022 World Cup?

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      CHICHARITO burst onto the scene at the 2010 World Cup but 12 years later, Javier Hernandez will not put on the Mexico shirt in Qatar.The forward, who spends his days playing in Los Angeles for the LA Galaxy, was most known for his impressive goal scoring record at Manchester United.
      Javier Hernandez celebrating for LA GalaxyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Since then, he featured for the likes of Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla and maintained his place in the Mexico squad for the majority of his career.
      However, he is not at the 2022 World Cup despite making over 100 appearances for Mexico.
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      Why isn’t Javier Hernandez playing for Mexico?
      Scoring 18 goals in the MLS season as LA Galaxy finished fourth in the Western Conference, Chicharito had an impressive season in North America.
      However, this was not enough to earn a recall to the Mexico national team squad for the 2022 World Cup.
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      Instead, Henry Martin, Santiago Gimenez, Rogelio Funes Mori, RAul Jimenez and Alexis Vega have been named in attack.
      The most shocking inclusion is that of Wolves striker Jimenez, who has only made three appearances all season after suffering a long-term injury.
      Speaking earlier in the year, Mexico head coach Tata Martino opened up on the future of Chicharito with his national team, stating: “In the case of Chicharito, we are simply going with other centre forwards.
      “We will try to choose the 26 players who are closest to our game.” More

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      Smiling England stars meet up at St George’s Park as they prepare to fly out to Qatar for World Cup 2022

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup hopefuls have joined up with each other before jetting out to Qatar.Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions met up St George’s Park today.
      Captain Harry Kane was all-smiles as he reported for dutyCredit: Getty
      England are due to jet out to Qatar on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions joined up at St. George’s Park todayCredit: Getty
      Man Utd defender Harry Maguire cracked a smile as he arrived at England’s HQCredit: Getty
      England will fly to Doha tomorrow, before their first training session at the Al Wakrah sports complex on Wednesday.
      And Harry Kane and Co were all smiles as they reported for duty.
      Tottenham striker Kane will captain Southgate’s troops as they look to improve on the semi-final defeat from 2018, and the Euros final heartbreak last year.
      Callum Wilson and Mason Mount shared a laugh as they were reunited just two days after Wilson’s Newcastle beat Mount’s Chelsea in the Premier League.
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      Meanwhile Leicester star James Maddison was pictured greeting Manchester United defender Luke Shaw.
      There had been concern for Maddison after he limped off injured in Leicester’s 2-0 win at West Ham on Saturday, but the playmaker confirmed after the game he would be fit for the World Cup.
      Declan Rice gave a thumbs upCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham is expected to star for the Three LionsCredit: Getty
      Bellingham and Kane greet each other after their arrivalsCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish arrived carrying a snazzy Gucci suitcaseCredit: Getty
      Hammers midfielder Declan Rice gave a thumbs up as he arrived at England HQ, while Harry Maguire cracked a huge smile as he wheeled his suitcase into the building.
      Teenage star Jude Bellingham was also pictured reporting for duty after jetting to the UK from Germany.
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      The Three Lions kick off their campaign against Iran next Monday.
      Further group fixtures against the USA and Wales follow.
      Southgate announced his 26-man squad for the tournament last Thursday.

      Toon striker Wilson and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher were the shock picks, while Maddison could not be overlooked after his stunning club form.
      Wilson was preferred to Brentford striker Ivan Toney and Roma man Tammy Abraham.
      Meanwhile Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips have won their respective races to be fit enough to feature in Qatar.
      Walker has not played since having groin surgery at the start of October, while Phillips returned to action last week after being sidelined since September following shoulder surgery.
      Premier League table-topping Bukayo Saka arriving at St. George’s ParkCredit: Getty
      James Maddison and Luke Shaw high-fived after reporting for dutyCredit: Getty
      Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared in a relaxed mood as he arrived at England HQCredit: Getty
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      Thomas Tuchel being kicked OUT of UK after Chelsea sacking due to Brexit rules and needs new job to be allowed to return

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      POST-BREXIT visa laws means ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be kicked OUT of the UK because he is out of employment.The German, 49, was sacked by Chelsea in September despite spending just shy of £250million on new players.
      Tuchel will leave the UK next month and head to MunichCredit: Alamy
      According to the Telegraph, the Blues’ Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership put two members of Tuchel’s staff on gardening leave, allowing them to remain in England with their families.
      Being placed on gardening leave means they are technically still contracted to Chelsea.
      However, Tuchel was not made a similar offer to Zslot Low and Benjamin Webber, and due to post-Brexit visa laws, the Champions League-winning manager will be kicked OUT of the UK next month.
      Tuchel was happy in Surrey, where his daughters have attended school, the report says.
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      But he has been left with no choice but to find a new permanent home, and it is understood he will move to Munich in his native country.
      Tuchel arrived at Chelsea in 2021 on a post-Brexit Governing Body Endorsement visa and attempts to get clarity on different options or get help to apply for an alternative visa have proved unsuccessful.
      Despite not being allowed to permanently stay in England, Tuchel intends to travel back to London regularly and split his time between the capital and Munich.
      Tuchel is said to be waiting for the right opportunity to return to coaching.
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      He has already rejected proposals from English and overseas clubs.
      A previous report in the Telegraph claimed Tuchel would be interested in succeeding Gareth Southgate as England manager IF the post becomes available after November-December’s World Cup.
      Working with Tuchel could be tempting for the FA.
      Chelsea reached the final of every club competition available under Tuchel during his 20-month reign. More