GLOSSARY

Common terms used in our tables can be found below.

MP - Matches Played

W-D-L - Win / Draw / Loss

GF - Goals For

GA - Goals Against

GD - Goal Difference

PTS - Points

TIE BREAKER RULES

If two or more teams in the same group have earned the same number of points after the completion of the group stage, then the following tiebreakers will be applied to determine the ranking:

  • Group goal differential
  • Group goals scored
  • Head-to-head record
  • Fair play record
  • Drawing of lots

Additional details on the tiebreakers are provided in the following article:

READ MORE ABOUT RULES

GLOSSARY

Common terms used in our tables can be found below.

MP - Matches Played

W-D-L - Win / Draw / Loss

GF - Goals For

GA - Goals Against

GD - Goal Difference

PTS - Points

TIE BREAKER RULES

If two or more teams in the same group have earned the same number of points after the completion of the group stage, then the following tiebreakers will be applied to determine the ranking:

  • Group goal differential
  • Group goals scored
  • Head-to-head record
  • Fair play record
  • Drawing of lots

Additional details on the tiebreakers are provided in the following article:

READ MORE ABOUT RULES

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