World Cup group stage in final stretch: Is head-to-head tiebreaker working? Deniz Undav gets Germany chance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is entering its final rounds, with debate emerging over whether FIFA's new head-to-head tiebreaker rules are reducing drama in decisive matches. Germany's Deniz Undav has been given an opportunity to feature for his national side during this stage of the tournament. Questions are being raised about whether the tiebreaker format is creating meaningless dead-rubber matches and diminishing excitement for fans.