Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Since which world cup, three points have been awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss in the group stages?

  1. 1974, West Germany

  2. 1986, Mexico

  3. 1994, United States

  4. 1982, Spain
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Explanation

The three-point system (3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss) was first used in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Before this, most tournaments used a 2-point system (2 for a win, 1 for a draw). The change was made to encourage attacking play and reduce defensive tactics by making wins more valuable relative to draws.

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