Will they have the golden/silver goal rule this time or extra time for knock out games ending in ties?
552869
I think golden and silver rules are being completely removed so only extra time will be played in all competitions. Their will be extra time used in the world cup.
999241
the 2nd last opponent is the player of the other team who is not the goal keeper. It'll be declared an offside if a player surpasses the ball and the second last opponent near the D area.
1187574
No. The penalties for tie breaker are in the next round. Penalties are not used in the group stages to break a draw. Hence, in the group stages you can get a win, loss, or draw.
169343
I like the shootout, and the new rules in general, but they didn't go far enough.  If they really wanted to put some teeth in it, they should...\n\n1. Get rid of that extraneous 5-minute 4 on 4 sudden death OT.  With the shootout looming, it seems like those who like the shootouts agonize through that 5-minute period hoping it will still end in a tie.\n\n2.  Then, while you're at it, eliminate that wimpy "each team gets a point" for regulation-time ties.  It should be like baseball...no ties.  You win or you lose.  1 point or none.  Deal with it.  At least then, the 5-minute OT means something.
1152808
the score at half time is in brackets.
1132941
Easy---just take into account previous matches in the tournament. If after extra time, it is still a draw, the match goes to the team with the most points at the group stage, goal difference etc. At the beginning of each match one team knows it has to win to go through and will not play defensively. However, even the team that just needs a draw, still would have an advantage to win as a draw would count against them if they drew in the next round against a team which had won all its matches. Also the third group match for teams that had already qualified would still be worth playing attacking football. If this was adopted then the team with the most consistent performance would go through, rather than a weak team getting through on the lottery of penalties.
365351
2-45 minute halves (they can be extended if an injury occurs, for example, if it takes 4 minutes to take a player off the field, then after 45 minutes of the half passes by, 4 more minutes are added on).\n\nIn matches where a winner must be determined (finals, semi finals, quarter finals...) and the game is tied after the first 90 minutes the game is then prolonged for 2 more 15-minute halves.  If the teams are still tied at the end of those 30 minutes then they go to 5-penalty shootouts per team.  Whoever scores more goal wins the game.  If after the first round of 5 penalties they are tied, then they move into second round but the first team to miss or have a shot blocked loses (provided that the other team scored its shot)...\n\nComplicated?? I think not.
1106800
Indeed, but it's still better than the golden goal.\nYou know Spain once won an European Championship with a coin toss?\nFor the moment, I can't really see a better way, unless we're ready for 3 or 4 hours long games.\nCheers and enjoy the beautiful game!
1126715
Well, we'll need to be in the top 2 of 4 in our group, which is looking difficult.  At this point, tying Italy isn't bad, but we'll need to beat Ghana in our next game to actually have a shot.  Assuming Ghana loses all of its games from now on and Italy loses or ties, we might have a shot.  I believe if teams are tied for points they look at goals scored, so having a good scoring game for our last match would help a lot.  All in all, the odds are bleak, but, like most other sports, anyone has a shot.
381023
The first tie-breaker would be wins.\nThe next tie-breaker is the head-to-head season matchup. Goal differential is the next deciding factor.
489554
Unsure as the final game of the Chamionship(Play Off Final) is to be played tomorrow between Leeds and Watford. Fear if Watford win, they will come straight down with Fulham and possibly Aston Villa. If Leeds qualify, add Sheffield Utd could join in the relegation fight.
988887
If goal differentials are the same the team with the most goals scored will be placed first.\n\nIf they are tied in that aspect the team with the best record in the game(s) between the tied team(s) will top.\n\nIf they are tied a drawing of lots will take place
991012
Yes, same as last world cup. It you get a red card in the last game of the group stage (or a 2nd yellow), you will miss the 2nd round, otherwise the yellow card count is reset.
302646
A game continues with 20 minute periods until someone scores and the game has a winner and a loser.  During the season, they don't want games to go on for hours and hours (mostly because of the TV contracts).\nThe shootout that just was instituted is a fast ending to games (again, TV).  I'm not a big fan because it turns a team game into 1-on-1.  It is exciting and that was the idea . . . i just don't like it.  They want the best TEAMS to advance to the finals . . .  . hence OT til the game ends
1046793
yes.if previous years are anything to go by,they always start off playing with their eyes shut and on one leg,then dramatically improve as the competition hots up.i think they've got the best chance they've had for a while.just dont mentional penalty shootouts!
1019138
No. But I believe some teams may attempt a specific result in their last Group game (e.g. draw of loss) to gain a more favourable draw in Second Round (e.g. avoiding a particular opponent).
545662
Well first of all how likely is this? I mean ok it COULD happen but really how likely is it. I'm sure they have rules in place but I would guess proably by something like goals. I don't think they would start a new round robin for just those 3 teams.