How is the European Cup ranked? Uncover the secret algorithm and lottery rules of UEFA

On February 20, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Cup will start in June, and 24 teams will compete for the highest honor in European football. But do you know how the European Cup ranks? UEFA has a secret algorithm and draw rules that determine the match between group matches and knockout matches.

On February 20, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Cup will start in June, and 24 teams will compete for the highest honor in European football. But do you know how the European Cup ranks? UEFA has a secret algorithm and draw rules that determine the match between group matches and knockout matches. This article will reveal the ranking mechanism of the European Cup for you to better understand this event.

First, let's take a look at the ranking of group matches. The European Cup is divided into six groups, each of which has four teams. The teams in each group will play a single round robin game. Each game will win 3 points, draw 1 point and lose 0 point. After the group game, the teams in each group will be ranked in the following order:

1. integral
2. Goal difference
3. Total goals
4. Points of mutual competition
5. A goal difference in a match
6. Total number of goals in the competition
7. Fair competition points (red and yellow cards)
8. European national team ranking

If the above eight conditions are unable to determine the winner or loser, the ranking will be determined by drawing lots. For example, if the four teams in Group A are all 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with the same points, the same goal difference, the same total number of goals, the same points for each other, the same goal difference, the same total number of goals for each other, the same points for fair competition, and the same ranking of European national teams, then the ranking of Group A will be determined by drawing lots.

Next, let's take a look at the knockout match. The knockout rounds of the European Cup are divided into the last 16, the last 8, the last 4 and the final. The competition between the top 16 is determined by the ranking of the group matches. The specific rules are as follows:

Among them, 3A/D/E/F refers to the team ranking third in the group match, which is determined in the following order:

1. integral
2. Goal difference
3. Total goals
4. Fair competition points (red and yellow cards)
5. European national team ranking

If the winner or loser cannot be determined by the above five conditions, the ranking will be determined by drawing lots. For example, if the third place winner in Group A, Group D, Group E and Group F is 3 points, the goal difference is the same, the total number of goals is the same, the fair competition points are the same, and the European national teams are ranked the same, then the match between the top 16 will be decided by drawing lots.

The match between the top 8, the top 4 and the final is decided by the winner of the top 16. The specific rules are as follows:

If each match of the knockout match is tied within 90 minutes, a 30 minute overtime match will be held. If the overtime match is still tied, the winner will be decided through penalty shootout.

Through the above introduction, do you have a clearer understanding of the ranking mechanism of the European Cup? The European Cup will be held from June 11 to July 11, and there will be many wonderful matches. Let's look forward to it together!

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