Rules

Group stage

The 16 teams will be divided into 4 groups of 4 teams. Each team playing one match against each of the other teams in the same group, with three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a defeat.

The ranking of the teams in each group shall be determined as follows:
1.greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
2.goal difference in all group matches;
3.greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings shall be determined as follows:
4.greatest number of points obtained in all group matches between the teams concerned;
5.goal difference resulting from all group matches between the teams concerned;
6.greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
7.drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

The two teams ranked first and second in each group qualify for the quarterfinals.

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals：
The eight teams that qualify from the group stage shall play the quarter-finals as follows:
Winner A v. Runner-up B = Winner 1
Winner B v. Runner-up A = Winner 2
Winner C v. Runner-up D = Winner 3
Winner D v. Runner-up C = Winner 4

Semi-finals :
The winners of the quarter-finals shall contest the semi-finals as follows:
Winner 1 v. Winner 3
Winner 2 v. Winner 4

Gold medal and bronze medal matches:
The winners of the semi-finals qualify for the gold medal match. The losers of the semi-finals contest the bronze medal match.
If in the knockout stage, a match stands as a draw after 90 minutes, extra time shall be played (two periods of 15 minutes each) followed, if necessary, by kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner.

Group stage

The 12 teams will be divided into 3 groups of 4 teams. Each team playing one match against each of the other teams in the same group, with three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a defeat.

The ranking of the teams in each group shall be determined as follows:
1.greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
2.goal difference in all group matches;
3.greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings shall be determined as follows:
4.greatest number of points obtained in all group matches between the teams concerned;
5.goal difference resulting from all group matches between the teams concerned;
6.greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
7.drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

The two teams ranked first and second in each group and the two best teams among those coming third qualify for the quarter-finals. The two best teams among those coming third shall be determined as follows:
8.greater number of points obtained in all the group matches;
9.goal difference resulting from all the group matches;
10.greater number of goals scored in all the group matches;
11.drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals :
The eight teams that advance from the group stage shall contest the quarter-finals as follows:
Winner E v. 3rd F or G = Winner 1
Winner F v. Runner-up G = Winner 2
Winner G v. 3rd E or F = Winner 3
Runner-up E v. Runner-up F = Winner 4

Semi-finals:
The four teams that advance from the quarter-finals shall contest the semifinals as follows:
Winner 1 v. Winner 3
Winner 2 v. Winner 4

Gold medal and bronze medal matches:
The winners of the semi-finals qualify for the gold medal match. The losers of the semi-finals contest the bronze medal match.
If in the knockout stage, a match stands as a draw after 90 minutes, extra time shall be played (two periods of 15 minutes each) followed, if necessary, by kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner.