Schedule for the 2014 World Cup Finals

Schedule for the 2014 World Cup Finals

World Cup 2014 Schedule

GROUP STAGES
Table A:Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
Group B:Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia
Table C:Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan
Group D:Uruguay, England, Costa Rica, Italy
Table E:Switzerland, France, Ecuador, Honduras
Table F:Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Nigeria, Iran
Group G:Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA
Table H:Belgium, Russia, Algeria, South Korea

WORLD CUP 2014 TOURNAMENT FORMAT

- 32 teams, divided into 8 groups, will play a round-robin format to determine the standings.
- Each win earns 3 points, a draw earns 1 point, and a loss earns 0 points.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16.
- From the round of 16 onwards, it's a knockout tournament.

In the event that two or more teams are tied on points after the group stage, the following criteria will be used to determine the final ranking:
1. Having the highest goal difference in all matches in the group;
2. Score the most goals in all matches of the group;
3. Earn more points in head-to-head matches;
4. Having a higher goal difference in direct head-to-head matches;
5. Scored more goals in all direct confrontations;
6. The FIFA organizing committee conducts the draw.

- Each team participating in the finals is allowed to register 23 players, including a minimum of 3 goalkeepers. The deadline for submitting the list is 10 days before the start of the tournament. In case of last-minute injuries, teams may change their list no later than 24 hours before the opening match of the tournament.

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