France, Portugal and Germany are in the same group, and the ranking rules are controversial

On February 22, 2024, according to the CCTV5 program list, the knockout matches of the European Cup have been announced, among which the most striking is that three strong teams in Group F, France, Portugal and Germany, have successfully reached the last 16, but their rankings have caused some controversy. According to the rules of UEFA, if

On February 22, 2024, according to the CCTV5 program list, the knockout matches of the European Cup have been announced, among which the most striking is that three strong teams in Group F, France, Portugal and Germany, have successfully reached the last 16, but their rankings have caused some controversy. According to the rules of UEFA, if two or more teams have the same points in the group match, their ranking will be determined in the following order:

1. Points in group match
2. The goal difference in the group match
3. Number of goals against each other in the group match
4. Goal difference of all matches in the group match
5. The number of goals in all competitions in the group match
6. Number of red and yellow cards for all matches in the group match
7. UEFA National Team Ranking

According to this rule, France, Portugal and Germany in Group F have the same 4 points, but their ranking is France first, Portugal second and Germany third. This is because their points against each other in the group match are 2 points, the net goal of each other is 0, and the number of goals against each other is 2, so their ranking can only be determined according to the net goal of all matches in the group match. However, France's goal difference in the group match is 1, Portugal and Germany are both 0, so France ranks first, while Portugal and Germany are determined according to the number of goals in all competitions in the group match. Portugal's goal number in the group match is 7, Germany's is 6, so Portugal ranks second and Germany ranks third.

The results of this ranking rule have made some fans and experts dissatisfied and questioned. They believe that this rule is too complex and unreasonable, does not reflect the real strength and level of the team, and does not take into account the strength and difficulty of the team's opponents. They believe that simpler and fairer rules should be adopted, such as deciding according to the points and goal difference of each other in the group match, or deciding according to the points and goal difference of all matches in the group match, or deciding directly by drawing lots. They believe that only in this way can the team have more incentive and motivation, and also can the fans have more expectations and fun.

France, Portugal and Germany are in the same group in the knockout round of the European Cup. The ranking rules are controversial. This is a topic worthy of attention, but also a controversial topic. The new ranking rules have advantages, disadvantages and risks. They may bring some changes and impacts to the knockout match, and may also bring some challenges and opportunities to teams and fans. Let's wait and see whether the new ranking rules can be recognized and supported by fans and experts, and whether they can make the European Cup more exciting and interesting. Let's witness the future of the European Cup and cheer for European football together!

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