sourhair t1_ixpw69x wrote on November 25, 2022 at 10:54 AM

Reply to comment by Fred_Smythe in TIL the 2026 World Cup will be the first Cup to host 48 teams instead of the usual 32. by hcbaron

It might be just as likely the third game becomes meaningless if both teams have already beaten the 3rd placed team.

I also foresee issue of teams being on equal points and GD after just 3 rounds.. Who really trusts FIFA to fairly pick which 2 teams go through

DitsyGritzy t1_ixq26yu wrote on November 25, 2022 at 12:17 PM

I’m assuming that they force all tied games to go to shootouts. And that they leverage tie breaking procedures (goals allowed, goals scored, # red/yellow cards issued, etc…). And should all else fail…. Coin flip

Willsmithsdignity t1_ixq0j2m wrote on November 25, 2022 at 11:57 AM

If there's 16 playoff spots still that 3rd game would be for everything