Association Football
Group stage usually consists of four teams where the two teams with the most points qualify. If points are level the top 2 teams would be decided on goal difference. If goal difference is level, then it goes onto goals scored.
In international competition and some club competitions, group play consists of a single match against each opponent in the group. In other club competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League, each club has two matches - one home and one away - against each opponent.
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