Eligibility & Qualification
Can a team qualify for the knockout stage with only 3 points?
Quick Answer
Yes, but it's rare. 3 points (1 win, 2 losses) can be enough if other teams in the group also have poor records. The team would need favorable goal difference or head-to-head results against tied teams.
Detailed Explanation
In World Cup history, teams have occasionally qualified with just 3 points when their group was very competitive with no dominant team. This typically happens when multiple teams finish with 3-4 points each.
📌Key Points
- 13 points = 1 win, 2 losses
- 2Possible but uncommon
- 3Needs other teams to also struggle
- 4Goal difference becomes crucial
- 54+ points is much safer