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Head‑to‑head rule brings early winners and losers while third-place lifeline keeps groups alive
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- When goal difference was the first deciding factor in separating sides level on points, a three-point deficit could still be clawed back in the last group game.
- Now, FIFA has made the result between tied teams the first criterion, ahead of goal difference, goals scored, fair play, and, if necessary, FIFA rankings.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The new head-to-head World Cup tiebreak rule has already produced group winners and early exits, while the scramble for one of the eight best third-placed spots means plenty still hinges on the final round of group games beginning on Wednesday.
When goal difference was the first deciding factor in separating sides level on points, a three-point deficit could still be clawed back in the last group game.
Now, FIFA has made the result between tied teams the first criterion, ahead of goal difference, goals scored, fair play, and, if necessary, FIFA rankings.
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