Reportedly, the breakdown centers on what every team still needs from its final group matches. That may include specific results, point totals, and tiebreaker outcomes such as goal difference or head-to-head records depending on how the standings sit after each round.
As group play continues, fans following the race for knockout spots will likely be watching not just wins and losses, but also scorelines that could shift tiebreakers. The Round of 32 field should take clearer shape once those group scenarios play out across the remaining fixtures.
