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World Cup third-place race takes shape as two teams already qualify
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What happened
As the 2026 World Cup group stage nears its end, Bosnia and Ecuador have already clinched knockout spots as third-place finishers. Eight of the 12 third-place teams will advance under the new format, with goal difference likely to decide the rest.
- 01Bosnia and Ecuador have already qualified from third place.
- 02Eight of 12 third-place teams advance to the knockout stage.
- 03Four points and a goal difference above minus two should be enough.
- 04Goals scored, fair play, then FIFA ranking break exact ties.
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