Detailed explanation of European Cup promotion rules: how to compete for the remaining four places when the first two of the group matches are directly qualified?

On February 24, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Cup qualifiers have entered the final round, and the quota of 24 finals will be settled soon. What are the characteristics of the rules for qualification of this European Cup? The first two of the group matches are directly qualified, so how can the third place compete for the remaining four places? Give Way

On February 24, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Cup qualifiers have entered the final round, and the quota of 24 finals will be settled soon. What are the characteristics of the rules for qualification of this European Cup? The first two of the group matches are directly qualified, so how can the third place compete for the remaining four places? Let's take a look.

A total of 55 teams participated in the European Cup qualifiers, which were divided into 10 groups for a double cycle group match. The top two of each group will directly advance to the finals, with a total of 20 places. The remaining four places will be determined through the play off, and the qualification for the play off will be obtained by the team with the best performance of the European Union.

UEFA is a new event launched by UEFA in 2018, which aims to improve the competitiveness and enjoyment of national teams and increase the chances of qualifying for the European Cup. The League of European Nations is divided into four levels, each level is divided into four groups, each group has three to four teams. The top team of each level will automatically get the qualification for the play off. If the team has passed the preliminary contest, or there are less than four teams of this level, the quota will be given to teams of other levels.

The play off match will adopt the single defeat elimination system, which is divided into two rounds: the semi-final and the final. Each round is a home and away game. The team with more goals will be qualified for the next round. If the number of goals is the same, the team with more goals in the away game will be qualified for the next round. If the number of goals in the away game is the same, the team with more goals in the away game will be promoted. If the number of goals in the away game is also the same, a penalty shoot out will be held. In the end, the winner of the final at each level will be eligible for the European Cup.

There will be 24 teams participating in the final round of the European Cup, which will be divided into six groups for a double cycle group game. The first two teams in each group will directly qualify, with a total of 12 places. In addition, there are four places that will be contested by the third place in the group match. The specific rules are: ranking the third place in all groups in the following order: points, goal difference, goals, fair play scores (direct red card and indirect red card are 3 points, and yellow card is 1 point), and UEFA ranking. The top four third places will be promoted to the knockout stage.

The knockout match will start from the top 16, and the draw will no longer be carried out. Instead, the match map of each match will be specified in advance. From the top 16 to the final, there is a single match elimination system. If the match is leveled within 90 minutes, a 30 minute overtime match will be held. If the overtime match is still leveled, a penalty shoot out will be held. Finally, the winner of the European Cup was decided.

The rules for the promotion of this European Cup not only ensure the intensity of the group match, but also give some hope to the third place. At the same time, it also increases the value and significance of the League of European Nations. The final round of the European Cup will be held in Germany from June 11 to July 11, 2024, when 24 strong teams will have a wonderful competition. Let's wait and see.

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