Have World Cup changes damaged the final round of the group stage?

Scotland fans could face an anxious and extended wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue [Getty Images]The group stage of the 2026 World Cup always felt as though it might lack jeopardy.After all, with 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.But the impact of two key changes are perhaps only now being realised by fans as the second round of matches comes to an end.They are the first ever World Cup using head-to-hea