That bracket will be shaped by a 17 day sprint through the group stage. Winning remains the most straightforward path to a favorable Knockout Stage spot, though tied tables may require a formal tiebreaking procedure when wins, losses, and draws alone are not enough to separate sides.
When that happens, overall goal differential applies first. The team with the higher margin between goals scored and goals allowed moves ahead in the standings.
Live updated tables are being maintained for all 12 groups in the tournament:
Bracket positioning could shift quickly as group stage results continue to roll in across the compressed schedule.
