if france beats togo 2-1 and the koreans and swiss played out a 0-0 draw, who will progress to the last 16?

Question

France and South Kores would have identical points,goal difference, head to head etc.
i heard that they draw lots but i can't believe that it's so unfair that a multi billion dollar industry relies on drawing lots when they is no outright winner.

Answer 1

It is indeed a draw out of the hat!!! Hard to believe, but if all other tie breakers fail, pick heads or tails!!!!

Answer 2

Yes, there will be a drawing lot in the scenario you've just described. Attached is the reference to official rules - check pages 40-41 (item g) on page 41)!
http://www.fifa.com/documents/static/regulations/FWC06_regulations_EN.pdf

I was even thinking that Korea and Switzerland could collude (2:2 draw will probably satisfy both of them if France wins with only 1 goal difference), but then I realized that probably both of them don't want to be at the Mercy of France-Togo results.

If you went to consider possible scenarios for all groups, check here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/spl/hi/predictor/html/football/world_cup_06/default.stm

Answer 3

Switzerland has first place because they have the goal differential. That is a plus 2. Now I believe that they go to card points each team in which case Korea goes to the next round.

Answer 4

Swiss & France both with 5 pts.

Answer 5

i cant believe that france is finding it difficult to qualify to the next round when they got stars in the line up. i believe they u got mere stars in a team, they will start playin crap

Answer 6

A nice wholesome game of rock, paper, scissors. hehehe

Answer 7

more likely france, because they are more known