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2026 World Cup’s expanded format means third-place teams can still advance, but only the best eight
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's expanded format allows third-place teams from group stages to advance to the knockout rounds, but only the eight best-performing third-place finishers qualify. This structural change increases tactical complexity and emphasizes fair play metrics and goal difference as critical determinants of advancement.
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