Shock results go against Socceroos if they need to rely on a third place finish
The US, already on six points, have already topped the group regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw with Turkey in the final group match (also played at 12pm, Friday AEST). That is because, for the first time at a World Cup, FIFA is using head-to-head records instead of goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points. The US’s win over the Socceroos in Seattle means Australia can finish no higher than second.What next: A second-place finish would have Australia play their round of 32 match in Dallas on July 4 (AEST) against the runner-up of Group G.
- ▪The US, already on six points, have already topped the group regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw with Turkey in the final group match (also played at 12pm, Friday AEST).
- ▪That is because, for the first time at a World Cup, FIFA is using head-to-head records instead of goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points.
- ▪The US’s win over the Socceroos in Seattle means Australia can finish no higher than second.What next: A second-place finish would have Australia play their round of 32 match in Dallas on July 4 (AEST) against the runner-up of Group G.
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