FIFA has altered the tiebreaker criteria for the World Cup, potentially impacting teams already eliminated after the second round of matches. The updated rules now place greater emphasis on fair play conduct and the FIFA world ranking when teams are level on points, goal difference, and goals scored. This change means some national teams previously positioned to advance may no longer qualify based on the new system. The specifics of the fair play criteria involve factors like yellow and red cards received during the tournament. This revision aims to promote positive play and consider a broader range of performance indicators beyond purely goal-based metrics. The alterations have already resulted in shifts in potential qualification scenarios for several teams.