{
  "id": 20022794,
  "title": "Is away goals rule used in Concacaf Nations League? Tiebreaker explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/is-away-goals-rule-used-in-concacaf-nations-league-tiebreaker",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:09:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/away-goals-rule-used-concacaf-180957840.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The away goals rule is still in use for Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, unlike in Europe where it has been phased out. In the tournament, quarterfinals are played across two legs, with each team hosting one match. If the score remains tied after 90 minutes of regular play, the team with a higher number of away goals will advance. However, away goals scored during extra time do not count as an additional tiebreaker. If the teams remain level after extra time, the series will proceed to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. This rule contrasts with UEFA, which has abandoned the away goals tiebreaker for its club and international competitions. The Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals are scheduled for November 12-17, with the first legs taking place on Thursday, November 12, and the second legs on Sunday, November 15.",
  "summary": "The away goals tiebreaker may not be used in Europe anymore, but it's still up and running in Concacaf.",
  "key_points": [
    "Away goals rule remains in use for Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.",
    "Teams must have more away goals after 90 minutes to advance.",
    "Extra time away goals do not count as additional tiebreaker."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Spain vs England: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/spain-vs-england-uefa-nations-league-predictions-how-to-watch-teams",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:03:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}