Radorf It does matter. Next stage will be paired as follows: I ll take 1st place group 1 and pair it with 2nd g2, 3rd g3, 4th g4, 1st g5, 2nd g6, 3rd g7, 4th g8. And so on for other 3 groups. So every group has 2 winners, 2 2nd places etc.
So if you are 1st in your group you will have just 1 another winner from other group, while if you are 2nd you will play with 2 winners from other groups! Same logic goes for other places. If you are 4th you will have just 1 4th place from other groups.
So the higher you place the weaker your group is going to be. Little bit.🙂
Also important to note, that you will not face anyone from your current group in next stage.
