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World Cup group tiebreakers 2022: Explaining what happens if teams are tied on points

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World Cup group tiebreakers 2022: Explaining what happens if teams are tied on points

The 2022 FIFA World Cup draw resulted in several groups that are evenly balanced and will likely come down to the final matchday. As has been customary for several editions, teams earn three points for a group-stage win, one point for a draw and none in the case of a loss. Teams are ranked in their group by the number of points accumulated. Only the top two finishers advance to the knockout rounds from each group, and teams would always rather finish in first than second. That's because group winners will face a runner-up from a different group in the Round of 16, presumably making for a more favorable matchup.
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