tiebreaker
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After seizing control in the first-set tiebreaker, Fritz roared to a 3-0 lead with a pair of service breaks in the second.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Unbeaten Egypt also finished second in its group, on a goal-differential tiebreaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Fifa also changed the first tiebreaker for teams level on points from goal difference to head to head.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
For the first time at a World Cup, Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Ten questions,” he said, “and a tiebreaker if we need one. The team with the most correct answers is the winning team. The prize this year: a baseball signed by...”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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