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FIFA World Cup Group Tiebreaker Rules Explained

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup took center stage on Nov. 20, when the 32 nations vying for international glory opened group stage action in Qatar.

Over the course of 2.5 weeks, the group stage will see each country (Groups A-H) compete in three matches to determine who will advance to the Round of 16, which begins Dec. 3. The remaining teams will then face off in the quarterfinals from Dec. 9 to 12, with the four top countries moving on to the semifinals and a chance to claim a coveted berth in the World Cup final on Dec.