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FIFA World Cup: How the best eight third-placed teams will be determined โ Explained
Published 25 June 2026 ยท sports
The FIFA World Cup 2026's group stage is nearing its end, with 13 teams already securing spots in the Round of 32. A thrilling race
The FIFA World Cup 2026's group stage is nearing its end, with 13 teams already securing spots in the Round of 32. A thrilling race is underway for the eight best third-placed teams to also advance. FIFA's ranking system, prioritising points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct, and FIFA rankings, will determine these crucial qualifiers. Several high-stakes matches remain, promising to finalise the knockout picture by Sunday morning.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 4:49 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 5:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The FIFA World Cup 2026's group stage is nearing its end, with 13 teams already securing spots in the Round of 32. A thrilling race is underway for the eight best third-placed teams to also advance.
FIFA's ranking system, prioritising points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct, and FIFA rankings, will determine these crucial qualifiers.
Several high-stakes matches remain, promising to finalise the knockout picture by Sunday morning.