The group stage on the Membership World Cup is nicely underway, and we’ll quickly begin to discover out our first qualifiers for the spherical of 16.
Who can qualify on Matchday 2, who has work to do on Matchday 3, and what are the outcomes to look out for?
This is the way it’s all shaping up.
Certified (4/16): Bayern Munich, Flamengo, Juventus, Man Metropolis
Eradicated (7/16): Auckland Metropolis, LAFC, Urawa Pink Diamonds, Ulsan HD, Pachuca, Wydad AC, Al Ain
Tiebreakers
1. Group factors
2. Head-to-head within the recreation(s) between the groups in query
3. Purpose distinction within the recreation(s) between the groups in query
4. Objectives scored within the recreation(s) between the groups in query
5. Group purpose distinction
6. Group targets scored
7. Disciplinary factors (yellow and purple playing cards)
8. Drawing of tons
GROUP A
Saturday, June 14
Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami CF
Sunday, June 15
Palmeiras 0-0 FC Porto
Thursday, June 19
Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto
Monday, June 23
Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. ET (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
FC Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m. ET (East Rutherford)
Palmeiras and Inter Miami are prime of the group on 4 factors. They meet one another on Monday, and a handy draw would ship either side via to the spherical of 16.
Listed here are the opposite permutations.
PALMEIRAS
Win or draw: Qualify as group winners
Loss: Can solely be eradicated if FC Porto beat Al Ahly. It’s going to then come all the way down to purpose distinction (see FC Porto part).
If Palemiras lose and Al Ahly win, Palemiras are second on face to face.
INTER MIAMI
Win: Qualify as group winners
Draw: Qualify in second place
Loss: Can solely be eradicated if Al Ahly beat FC Porto. It’s going to then come all the way down to purpose distinction (see Al Ahly part).
If Inter Miami lose and FC Porto win, Inter Miami are second on face to face.
FC PORTO
Should win and hope Palmeiras lose, and there would should be a purpose distinction swing of a minimum of three targets.
If the purpose distinction swing is 2 targets (e.g. each matches are received by one purpose), Palmeiras end second.
If the purpose distinction swing is three targets (e.g. 2-0 and 1-0), second place will first be selected complete targets scored. It’s attainable for the 2 groups to complete with similar purpose distinction (e.g. 2-1 and 2-0 means each will likely be on 3-3), and second place will likely be decided on disciplinary factors (yellow and purple playing cards: FC Porto -2; Palmeiras -6). If nonetheless degree, it is a random draw.
A purpose distinction swing of 4 targets or extra (e.g, each matches ending 2-0) would put FC Porto in second place.
AL AHLY
Should win and hope Inter Miami lose, and there would should be a purpose distinction swing of a minimum of three targets.
If the purpose distinction swing is 2 targets (e.g. each matches are received by one purpose), Inter Miami end second.
If the purpose distinction swing is three targets (e.g. 2-0 and 1-0), second place will first be selected complete targets scored. It’s attainable for the 2 groups to complete with similar purpose distinction (e.g. 2-0 and 1-0 means each will likely be on 2-2), and second place will likely be decided on disciplinary factors (yellow and purple playing cards: Inter Miami -4; Al Ahly -4). If nonetheless degree, it is a random draw.
A purpose distinction swing of 4 targets or extra (e.g, each matches ending 2-0) would put Al Ahly in second place.
GROUP B
Sunday, June 15
Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Atlético Madrid
Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders FC
Thursday, June 19
Seattle Sounders 1-3 Atlético Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Botafogo
Monday, June 23
Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena)
Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
There’s the prospect that three groups may find yourself degree on factors — and that is the place it will get attention-grabbing.
BOTAFOGO
Win or draw: Qualify for spherical of 16 as group winners
Lose: Will certainly qualify so long as PSG don’t win. If PSG do win, positions will likely be decided by a mini-league of head-to-head purpose distinction between the three golf equipment. If Botafogo lose by one or two targets, they may end second. If Botafogo lose by three or extra targets, they might be out.
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Win: Assured to qualify, which can virtually actually be as group winners if Botafogo lose.
Draw: Will undergo in second if Atlético draw or lose.
Lose: Can solely qualify if Atlético Madrid lose to Botafogo, which can create a three-team mini league (all on three factors) between PSG, Atlético Madrid and Seattle based mostly on head-to-head purpose distinction. If PSG lose by one or two targets, they may end second. If PSG lose by three or extra targets, they might be out.
ATLETICO MADRID
Win: Will qualify as group winners if PSG draw or lose. If PSG win, it involves the mini-league once more. As a result of heavy loss to PSG, Atlético must beat Botafogo by three or extra targets to undergo.
Draw: Can end second provided that PSG lose.
Lose: Can not qualify
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Win: The MLS membership must get a victory by a minimum of three targets and hope Atlético Madrid lose to Botafogo. If Seattle win by one or two targets, they’re out. If Seattle win by three targets, the document with PSG is similar, however Seattle are second on direct face to face. If Seattle win by 4 targets, they’re second on mini-league purpose distinction.
GROUP C
Sunday, June 15
Bayern Munich 10-0 Auckland Metropolis
Monday, June 16
Boca Juniors 2-2 Benfica
Friday, June 20
Benfica 6-0 Auckland Metropolis
Bayern Munich 1-0 Boca Juniors
Tuesday, June 24
Auckland Metropolis vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m. ET (Nashville, Tenn.)
Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. ET (Charlotte, N.C.)
BAYERN MUNICH
Secured qualification with victory over Boca Juniors on Friday and so they play Benfica on Tuesday.
Win or draw: High the group.
Lose: End second.
BENFICA
Want some extent to qualify, however will likely be at risk with a defeat to Bayern. They will nonetheless end first, second or third.
Win: High the group.
Draw: End second.
Lose: Positively end second if Boca Juniors draw or lose. If Boca Juniors win, it comes all the way down to group purpose distinction (see Boca part).
BOCA JUNIORS
Should win and hope Benfica lose to Bayern Munich, which might place Boca and Benfica on 4 factors. As the 2 groups drew 2-2, locations will likely be selected group purpose distinction.
Ordinarily, Boca overturning a purpose distinction deficit of seven targets would seem unrealistic. However the Argentine membership play Auckland Metropolis, who’ve already misplaced 10-0 and 6-0. If Boca win by seven targets or extra targets, that might undoubtedly put them above Benfica.
There are different permutations, corresponding to Benfica dropping by multiple purpose, which might imply Boca would want a smaller margin of victory.
It is attainable the 2 golf equipment may end with similar purpose distinction (e.g. 6-0, 2-1), and locations would then be selected disciplinary factors. Benfica are on -9, and Boca -13. If that was to be degree on the finish of matchday 3, there can be a random draw for second place.
AUCKLAND CITY
Eradicated.
GROUP D
Monday, June 16
Chelsea 2-0 LAFC
Flamengo 2-0 Espérance de Tunis
Friday, June 20
Flamengo 3-1 Chelsea
LAFC 0-1 Espérance de Tunis
Tuesday, June 24
Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m. ET (Orlando)
FLAMENGO
Have certified as group winners.
CHELSEA & ESPERANCE
The 2 groups meet in a direct battle for second place.
As Chelsea have the higher purpose distinction, they may undergo to the spherical of 16 with a win or a draw.
Espérance want a victory to climb above the Premier League group.
LAFC
Eradicated.
GROUP E
Tuesday, June 17
River Plate 3-1 Urawa Pink Diamonds
Monterrey 1-1 Internazionale
Saturday, June 21
Internazionale 2-1 Urawa Pink Diamonds
River Plate 0-0 Monterrey
Wednesday, June 25
Internazionale vs. River Plate, 9 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Urawa Pink Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena)
With Inter Milan and River Plate dealing with one another, it is attainable one of many groups will miss out on the spherical of 16 — if Monterrey beat Urawa Pink Diamonds.
RIVER PLATE
Assured to qualify with a win or a draw of 2-2 or greater scoring.
Win: Qualify as group winners.
Draw: Qualify as group winners if Monterrey lose or draw. If Monterrey win, the locations will likely be determined by mini-league head-to-head purpose distinction — with Inter (1-1) all the time forward of River Plate (0-0).
If Monterrey win and River Plate draw 0-0, River Plate are out.
If Monterrey win and River Plate draw 1-1, River Plate have the identical head-to-head purpose distinction as Monterrey (1-1) for second. If Monterrey win by one purpose, Inter prime the group and River Plate are second. If Monterrey win by two targets, purpose distinction is similar so second place is set on complete targets scored. If, for instance, Monterrey win 3-1 and River draw 1-1, targets scored is similar and second place is set on disciplinary factors (River Plate -10; Monterrey -6). If that is degree, it is a random draw.
If Monterrey win and River Plate draw 2-2 or greater scoring, Inter prime the group with River Plate in second.
Lose: Eradicated if Monterrey win, via in second if Monterrey draw or lose.
INTERNAZIONALE
Assured to qualify with a win or a draw.
Win: Qualify as group winners
Draw: Assured to qualify. If Monterrey win, the locations will likely be determined by mini-league head-to-head purpose distinction — with Inter all the time forward of River Plate.
If Monterrey win and Inter draw 0-0, River Plate are out with first place selected group purpose distinction. Inter would solely be certain of topping the group if Monterrey win 1-0 (see Monterrey part). If Monterrey win by two or extra targets, they might prime the group.
Lose: Eradicated if Monterrey win, via in second if Monterrey draw or lose.
MONTERREY
Should win to have an opportunity, and would undoubtedly qualify if both River Plate or Inter Milan lose. If the opposite recreation is a draw, it is extra difficult.
If it is Inter 0-0 River Plate, Monterrey qualify together with Inter. First place with Inter is set on group purpose distinction. If Monterrey get a victory by two targets or extra, they prime the group. In the event that they win by one purpose, it comes all the way down to group targets scored — it may but end degree (e.g. a 2-1 win leaves each nations on 3-2) after which it is goes to disciplinary factors (Inter -3; Monterrey -6), then a random draw.
If it is Inter 1-1 River Plate, Inter prime the group and second place is set as set out within the River Plate part.
If it is Inter 2-2 River Plate or greater scoring, Inter prime the group with River Plate in second and Monterrey are out.
URAWA RED DIAMONDS
Eradicated.
GROUP F
Tuesday, June 17
Fluminense 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
Ulsan Hyundai 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Saturday, June 21
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-4 Borussia Dortmund
Fluminense 4-2 Ulsan Hyundai, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford)
Wednesday, June 25
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai, 3 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. ET (Miami)
FLUMINENSE
Qualify with a win or a draw.
Win: Qualify, which will likely be as group winners if Borussia Dortmund draw or lose. If Borussia Dortmund win, prime spot is set on group purpose distinction — presently Fluminense +2, Dortmund +1. If information end similar (e.g. Fluminense win 2-1 and Dortmund 2-0 for purpose distinction of 6-3), positions will likely be selected disciplinary factors (Fluminense -3; Dortmund -4) after which random draw.
Draw: Qualify, which will likely be as group winners if Borussia Dortmund draw or lose. If Borussia Dortmund win, Fluminense end second.
Lose: Can solely qualify if Borussia Dortmund additionally lose — then Mamelodi Sundowns prime the group and second place is set on group purpose distinction. Fluminense are certain undergo in the event that they lose by the identical margin or smaller. If information end similar (e.g. Fluminense lose 2-0 and Dortmund 1-0 for purpose distinction of 4-4), positions will likely be selected disciplinary factors after which random draw.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Qualify with a win or a draw.
Win: Qualify, which will likely be as group winners if Fluminense draw or lose. If Fluminense win, prime spot is set on group purpose distinction as set out above.
Draw: Qualify as runners-up.
Lose: Positively qualify if Fluminense win or draw (Borussia Dortmund maintain the face to face over Mamelodi Sundowns if the 2 groups end on 4 factors). If Fluminense lose, Mamelodi Sundowns prime the group and second place is set on group purpose distinction as set out above.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Should win, as a result of they can’t end above Borussia Dortmund with a draw.
If Dortmund additionally win, Sundowns end second.
If Dortmund draw, Sundowns prime the group with Dortmund in second.
If Dortmund lose, Sundowns prime the group with second selected purpose distinction between Fluminense and Dortmund.
ULSAN HYUNDAI
Eradicated.
GROUP G
Wednesday, June 18
Manchester Metropolis 2-0 Wydad AC
Al Ain 0-5 Juventus
Sunday, June 22
Juventus 4-1 Wydad AC
Manchester Metropolis 6-0 Al Ain (Atlanta)
Thursday, June 26
Juventus vs. Manchester Metropolis, 3 p.m. ET (Orlando)
Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m. ET (Washington)
Group G has been wrapped up with one matchday nonetheless to play. Two wins from two have each Juventus and Manchester Metropolis via to the knockout spherical, whereas Wydad and Al Ain will likely be enjoying for satisfaction subsequent Thursday.
Juventus will prime the group with a win or draw vs. Man Metropolis on Thursday, whereas Pep Guardiola wants a victory for his Metropolis facet to complete in first place.
GROUP H
Wednesday, June 18
Actual Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal
Pachuca 1-2 RB Salzburg
Sunday, June 22
Actual Madrid 3-1 Pachuca
RB Salzburg 0-0 Al Hilal, 6 p.m. ET (Washington)
Thursday, June 26
Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, 9 p.m. ET (Nashville)
RB Salzburg vs. Actual Madrid, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
With Actual Madrid and RB Salzburg dealing with one another, it is attainable one of many groups will miss out on the spherical of 16 if Al Hilal beat Pachuca.
REAL MADRID
Assured to qualify with a win or a draw.
Win: Qualify as group winners.
Draw: Qualify as group winners if Al Hilal lose or draw. If Al Hilal win, the locations will likely be determined by mini-league and head-to-head purpose distinction — with Actual Madrid (1-1) all the time forward of RB Salzburg (0-0).
If Al Hilal win and Actual Madrid draw 0-0, Actual Madrid and Al Hilal are via, and prime spot will likely be selected general purpose distinction. If Al Hilal win by one purpose, Actual Madrid prime the group and Al Hilal are second. If Al Hilal win by two targets, purpose distinction is similar so first place is set on complete targets scored. If, for instance, Al Hilal win 3-1 and Actual Madrid draw 0-0, targets scored is similar and second place is set on disciplinary factors (Actual Madrid -5; Al Hilal -3). If that is degree, it is a random draw. If Al Hilal win by three or extra targets, they undoubtedly prime the group.
If Al Hilal win and Actual Madrid draw 1-1 or the next scoring draw, Actual Madrid prime the group (see different sections for second place).
Lose: Eradicated if Al Hilal win, via in second if Al Hilal draw or lose.
RB SALZBURG
Assured to qualify with a win or a 2-2 draw or greater scoring.
Win: Qualify as group winners.
Draw: Qualify as group runners-up if Al Hilal lose or draw. If Al Hilal win, locations will likely be determined by mini-league and head-to-head purpose distinction — with Actual Madrid (1-1) all the time forward of RB Salzburg (0-0).
If Al Hilal win and RB Salzburg draw 0-0, RB Salzburg are out.
If Al Hilal win and RB Salzburg draw 1-1, second place will likely be selected general purpose distinction. If Al Hilal win by one purpose, it comes all the way down to general targets scored: If Al Hilal win 1-0, RB Salzburg are via in second; If Al Hilal win 2-1, purpose distinction is similar and second place is set on disciplinary factors (RB Salzburg -2; Al Hilal -3). If that is degree, it is a random draw; If Al Hilal 3-2 or greater scoring, or by two or extra targets, RB Salzburg are out.
If Al Hilal win and RB Salzburg draw 2-2 or greater scoring, RB Salzburg are via in second.
Lose: Eradicated if Al Hilal win, via in second if Al Hilal draw or lose.
AL HILAL
Should win to have an opportunity, and would undoubtedly qualify if both Actual Madrid or RB Salzburg lose. If the opposite recreation is a draw, it is extra difficult.
If it is RB Salzburg 0-0 Actual Madrid, Al Hilal qualify together with Actual Madrid. First place with Actual Madrid is set on group purpose distinction as set out within the Actual Madrid part.
If it is RB Salzburg 1-1 Actual Madrid, Actual Madrid prime the group and second place is set as set out within the RB Salzburg part.
If it is RB Salzburg 2-2 Actual Madrid or greater scoring, Actual Madrid prime the group with RB Salzburg in second and Al Hilal are out.
PACHUCA
Eradicated.
