The criteria for progress from the first round matches is as follows:-

The points awarded will be 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.

The ranking in each of the groups shall be determined as follows:-

a) greater number of points obtained in all the group matches

b) goal difference in all the group matches

c) greater number of goals in all the group matches

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their place shall be determined as follows:-

d) greater number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned

e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned

f) greater number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned

g) drawing of lots by the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup