Soccer-Head‑to‑head rule brings early winners and losers while third-place lifeline keeps groups alive

Soccer-Head‑to‑head rule brings early winners and losers while third-place lifeline keeps groups alive

The Star Online - Sport·2026-06-24 14:00

ATLANTA, June 23 (Reuters) - 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.

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