I just think they're going to dilute the spectacle a bit. The whole qualifying process in itself is a great lead-up and an event in itself.Brings in more money and fans but you don't want it becoming like the Rugby League WC where this is a bunch of low quality games of minnow teams getting destroyed - qualifying for the WC should be difficult and prestigious, an achievement in just making it through
However you could argue for more teams or at least a change to the qualifying process when a team like Italy misses out but lesser teams make it though with relatively easier qualifying. The tournament isn't so much all the best teams from around the world as it is the best teams from various regions and conferences around the world and not every team from Europe for instance can make it through - there are not enough spots.
Yeah that just sounds like qualifying.I just think they're going to dilute the spectacle a bit. The whole qualifying process in itself is a great lead-up and an event in itself.
Have 16 groups of three where the top 2 go through....not a fan.
Yeah the 9pm game was good. 6am works for me so will watch that timeslot.So no more 9 pm games… not dedicated enough to watch 2am and leave for work at 6am. Feel a little lost as a casual World Cup fan.
No more 6pm games? DamnSo no more 9 pm games… not dedicated enough to watch 2am and leave for work at 6am. Feel a little lost as a casual World Cup fan.
Absolutely hate it.What does everyone think of having 48 teams at the next Cup?
What a great idea. More teams, more associations, more scope for bribes and backhanders. FIFA will be rubbing their hands together in glee.What does everyone think of having 48 teams at the next Cup?
Maybe some would be teams we could beat too48 teams basically kills off the credibility of the qualifiers. A few extra spots for everyone.
Australia will benefit, though. You’d think Asia would get at least a couple of extra spots
The way the Asian teams have performed they probably deserve a couple of those spots.48 teams basically kills off the credibility of the qualifiers. A few extra spots for everyone.
Australia will benefit, though. You’d think Asia would get at least a couple of extra spots
Yeah I agree, definitely not a fan.48 teams basically kills off the credibility of the qualifiers. A few extra spots for everyone.
Australia will benefit, though. You’d think Asia would get at least a couple of extra spots
Including you mate?Soooo many people owe Graham Arnold an apology, including the entire state of Victoria.