Every World Cup Tiebreaker Rule Explained

Level 1: Points - Most common separator

Level 2: Goal Difference - Goals scored minus conceded

Level 3: Goals Scored - Total goals in group stage

Level 4: Head-to-Head Record - Points between tied teams

Level 5: Fair Play Points - Yellow card: -1 point - Indirect red: -3 points - Direct red: -4 points

Level 6: Drawing of Lots - Never used in World Cup history

Japan vs Senegal (2018) - First fair play tiebreaker