Soccer Coach
Well-Known Member
I am bit saddened by expansion of the format. In my opinion, it makes a bit less special.
Essentially, Mexico and USA have a guaranteed appearance to the World Cup. From what I have read or listened to, this could be a possibility:
Africa +4
Asia +5
Europe +3
Concacaf +2
Commebol +1
OFC +1
China, Saudi Arabia and Quatar are also likely to get into the mix.
At the moment the HEX is nice because both the USA and Mexico can still get eliminated.
Essentially the two extra spots would likely go to Trinidad or Panama or one of the many Caribean islands ranked above Canada (i.e.Curacao).
Now this is becoming quite embarrassing. Even with 48 nations, Canada is still a long shot from qualification. Perhaps the only possibility is with hosting the event. The ranking shows Canada in 119th just beside some of the poorest nations in Africa.
Essentially, Mexico and USA have a guaranteed appearance to the World Cup. From what I have read or listened to, this could be a possibility:
Africa +4
Asia +5
Europe +3
Concacaf +2
Commebol +1
OFC +1
China, Saudi Arabia and Quatar are also likely to get into the mix.
At the moment the HEX is nice because both the USA and Mexico can still get eliminated.
Essentially the two extra spots would likely go to Trinidad or Panama or one of the many Caribean islands ranked above Canada (i.e.Curacao).
Now this is becoming quite embarrassing. Even with 48 nations, Canada is still a long shot from qualification. Perhaps the only possibility is with hosting the event. The ranking shows Canada in 119th just beside some of the poorest nations in Africa.