World Cup regulations: DFB-Elf win against Ivory Coast is enough for the knockout round

The reason for this arises from the FIFA regulations for the XXL World Cup, in which 48 teams in twelve groups are taking part for the first time. The eight best third-place teams also move into the intermediate round with 32 teams.

Four groups with drawn games

Due to the draws so far in groups B, C, F and H, the third parties in this group can no longer get six or more points. With a win against Ivory Coast, Germany would have six points and at least third place in Group E – regardless of all other results.

If the hoped-for group victory or second place is not achieved, national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s selection would, in the worst case scenario, be one of the eight third-placed teams remaining in the tournament. Another preliminary round knockout. like 2018 and 2022 would be excluded.

Torfest against Curaçao as security

This calculation also applies to a win in the final group game on June 25th (10:30 p.m./ARD and MagentaTV) in East Rutherford against Ecuador. However, after the 7-1 win against Curaçao, the risk of early failure is now low. It is very likely that even three points and a clearly positive goal difference will be enough to advance.