AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
Asian Cup 2027: the best third-placed teams
Six groups produce six third-placed teams; the best four reach the round of 16. Teams from different groups are compared on all three group matches.
Before kick-off
No matches yet. The six third-placed teams are compared once games are played.
How third-placed teams are compared
- Points in all group matches.
- Goal difference in all group matches.
- Goals scored in all group matches.
- Disciplinary points, then drawing of lots.
Which third-placed team meets which group winner
Regulation 9.9 fixes the round-of-16 pairing for each of the 15 possible sets of qualifying third-placed teams.
| Third-placed teams from | 1A | 1B | 1C | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B C D | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3B |
| A B C E | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3E |
| A B C F | 3C | 3A | 3B | 3F |
| A B D E | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3E |
| A B D F | 3D | 3A | 3B | 3F |
| A B E F | 3E | 3A | 3B | 3F |
| A C D E | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3E |
| A C D F | 3C | 3D | 3A | 3F |
| A C E F | 3C | 3A | 3F | 3E |
| A D E F | 3D | 3A | 3F | 3E |
| B C D E | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3E |
| B C D F | 3C | 3D | 3B | 3F |
| B C E F | 3E | 3C | 3B | 3F |
| B D E F | 3E | 3D | 3B | 3F |
| C D E F | 3C | 3D | 3F | 3E |
Schedule: AFC · Results: ESPN