How to distinguish teams with the same points? Detailed Description of Ranking Rules

On March 25, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, a large number of draw results appeared in the group stage of this European Cup, leading to the same points of multiple teams, which has brought some problems to the group ranking. According to the official rules of the European Cup, if two or more teams have the same points after the group match

On March 25, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, a large number of draw results appeared in the group stage of this European Cup, leading to the same points of multiple teams, which has brought some problems to the group ranking. According to the official rules of the European Cup, when the group match is over, if two or more teams have the same points, they will be ranked according to a series of criteria.

First of all, we will compare the points of these teams, and the teams with more points will rank higher. If the points in each match are the same, then their goal difference will be compared. The teams with more goal difference rank high. If the goal difference is the same, then the total number of goals of these teams will be compared, and the teams with more goals will be ranked higher.

If the above criteria are still indistinguishable, the number of away goals of the team will also be compared, and the team with more away goals will be ranked higher. If all these comparisons fail to determine the ranking, the final decision will be based on the national team ranking of the team in UEFA.

The following is an example table showing how to rank teams with the same points according to the above rules:

These rules ensure the fairness and intensity of the game, and also bring more suspense and expectation to the fans. With the deepening of the group game, each game may become a decisive battle, and each goal may change the final ranking of the group.

give the thumbs-up seven

share