Tie-breaking Criteria
At each stage of the tournament teams receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Based on Article 15 in the CONMEBOL regulations, if two or more teams are equal on points, the following criteria will be applied to determine the ranking in the group stage:
- superior goal difference;
- higher number of goals scored;
- draw.
In the first stage, third stage, quarterfinals, and semifinals, a penalty shootout is carried out instead of a draw.
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