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World Cup Group Stage Qualification Scenarios
The article discusses the qualification scenarios for reaching the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, which features a new system following the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams. The group winners and runners-up will qualify directly, along with the eight best third-placed teams. For the first time since 1994, head-to-head results will serve as the primary tiebreaker when teams are level on points, with the possibility for both the first and second teams in each group to qualify even if they don't finish first or second, depending on goal difference and points. This requires teams and fans to carefully analyze different scenarios to ensure qualification.
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