World Cup groups separated by head-to-head records for first time — Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
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Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn94jrj8d5go?at_ • Published June 20, 2026 • SportsPulse Daily