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Following the 'Disgrace of Gijon' controversy at the 1982 World Cup, FIFA changed the scheduling of which type of matches to prevent similar collusion?
CORRECT ANSWER
The final two group-stage matches, now played simultaneously
FIFA responded to the 1982 'Disgrace of Gijon' by ensuring the final round of group-stage matches are now played simultaneously, to prevent teams knowing other results in advance.
ALL OPTIONS
โThe final two group-stage matches, now played simultaneously
BExtra time rules
CPenalty shootout order
DSubstitution rules
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