group match
Before the knockout stage, there will be a group stage. Group matches refer to round robin matches played by teams in the World Cup qualifiers. There are generally four teams in each group, and the top two in each group advance to the next round. If two or more teams score the same, the ranking will be determined in the following order:
1. Target variance
2. Number of goals scored
3. The result of direct confrontation
4. The total number of goals scored by those with more goal difference.
draw lots
Elimination stage
The knockout stage refers to the single knockout of 16 teams advanced after the World Cup qualifiers. That is, each team has only one chance, and if it loses, it will be eliminated. The competition in the knockout stage is divided into the following stages:
1. 16 final
2. One-eighth final
3. Quarter finals
4. Semifinals
5. Finals
16 tournament
The final of 16 is the first round of elimination. 16 team played a single knockout, and the winner advanced to the quarterfinals. If there is no draw in the regular time, extra time will be played. If there is still no draw after overtime, there will be a penalty shootout.
eighth-finals
The eighth final is the second round of the knockout round. Eight teams played a knockout match, and the winner entered the quarter-finals. The rules of the competition are the same as those of 16.
quater-finals
The quarter-finals are the third round of the knockout round. Four teams played a knockout match, and the winner advanced to the semi-finals. The rules of the competition are the same as those of 16.
semifinal
The semi-final is the fourth round of the knockout round. The two teams played a knockout match, and the winner entered the final. The rules of the competition are the same as those of 16.
final
The final is the last round of the knockout round. The two teams will play a single elimination match, and the winner will win the World Cup.