Spike 5,100 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I imagine even if we didn't start a penal colony, there'd be a national team nowadays of the natives. But also... I don't know if those colonists had much of a say on where their children were born either... so technically still a true statement You missed my point. Australia isn't in Asia, it's in Oceania and switched confederations from Ocean to Asia only about fifteen years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spike said: You missed my point. Australia isn't in Asia, it's in Oceania and switched confederations from Ocean to Asia only about fifteen years ago. Oh yeah, I remember that happening and thinking it was strange. I sort of understand why Australia made the switch... even if it does seem weird. There's also Israel who aren't in Europe playing in Europe. But that's pretty understandable, imagine how bad it would kick off if the Israeli side was playing an Arab side. Or the Palestine side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,100 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: Oh yeah, I remember that happening and thinking it was strange. I sort of understand why Australia made the switch... even if it does seem weird. There's also Israel who aren't in Europe playing in Europe. But that's pretty understandable, imagine how bad it would kick off if the Israeli side was playing an Arab side. Or the Palestine side. And Scotland, Wales, N.Ireland, and England aren't countries but have their own FAs and NTs or how many of the French oversea territories are allowed to play for France, there are a lot of oddities in FIFA national team statuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser 99 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 35 minutes ago, Spike said: Why the fuck are people talking about the USA and Canada in this thread? The second word in the topic title excludes them. im glad you asked!! Because in concacaf USA is a big team. They missed last edition. Perhaps again next time? If so who is contending to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,100 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 minute ago, The Käiser said: im glad you asked!! Because in concacaf USA is a big team. They missed last edition. Perhaps again next time? If so who is contending to replace them. Trinidad and Tobago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted September 1, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted September 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Spike said: You missed my point. Australia isn't in Asia, it's in Oceania and switched confederations from Ocean to Asia only about fifteen years ago. I've always found this weird considering you're essentially going to give up a slot in Asia to accommodate a team from Oceania for it. Having said that I think Australia makes the Asian qualifiers better on the whole really. The real reason behind it is stupid but I suppose if you had to pick between being a part of the AFC vs playing the lottery to face a team in CONMEBOL/CONCACAF to get to a WC you'd pick being part of the AFC every single time to increase the likelihood of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 In Asia I'm expecting an open qualifying this time around. Iran won't even reach the second round, Australia might crash out later. These spots will be up for grabs between the likes of Bahrain, Uzbekistan, Syria, N Korea, Jordan and maybe Thailand or Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Azeem said: In Asia I'm expecting an open qualifying this time around. Iran won't even reach the second round, Australia might crash out later. These spots will be up for grabs between the likes of Bahrain, Uzbekistan, Syria, N Korea, Jordan and maybe Thailand or Vietnam. I'd love Thailand to make it. Songkrasin and Muenta need to play a World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mpache said: I'd love Thailand to make it. Songkrasin and Muenta need to play a World Cup. Might not be that far fetched specially If because of Covid the format is changed to single matches in a host country ( like it used to be ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'd really like Japan NOT to make it. They're just a wasted slot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Japan are ok, don't actually perform like they do in Asia but they play nice football. I'd say South Korea they haven't given any special moments post 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted September 1, 2020 Administrator Share Posted September 1, 2020 Yeah I quite like when Japan play. Not always the greatest to watch but they seem like a side that will give 100% effort right until the end and they've had some decent players over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,100 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 01/09/2020 at 00:04, Mel81x said: I've always found this weird considering you're essentially going to give up a slot in Asia to accommodate a team from Oceania for it. Having said that I think Australia makes the Asian qualifiers better on the whole really. The real reason behind it is stupid but I suppose if you had to pick between being a part of the AFC vs playing the lottery to face a team in CONMEBOL/CONCACAF to get to a WC you'd pick being part of the AFC every single time to increase the likelihood of success. Well, yes and no. Oceania is a far easier confederation to win but it's much harder to qualify from, whereas Asia is a much more competitive confederation but easier to qualify from. Australia may qualify for World Cups more often but the games played are much more difficult and a far cry from beating American Samoa 31-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted September 3, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Spike said: Well, yes and no. Oceania is a far easier confederation to win but it's much harder to qualify from, whereas Asia is a much more competitive confederation but easier to qualify from. Australia may qualify for World Cups more often but the games played are much more difficult and a far cry from beating American Samoa 31-0. Oh I agree I am just saying that once your Oceania competition is done you have to play a CONMEBOL or CONCACAF or AFC team to get to the actual WC spot or has that changed? I thought it hadn't and that is why they went with the AFC vs that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think Barcelona will miss out on the World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I wish only Asian teams represent Asia at the next WC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalsfan 28 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Now qualifications actually started Germany look most likely to fuck it up in the UEFA zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 13/01/2020 at 21:49, Stan said: I hope you mean Brazil is a shoe-in to qualify and not a shoe-in to miss out Why would Germany miss out? Also how can you tell without the qualifying groups being decided? Well this didn't age well. Germany become the first team from europe to qualify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted October 12, 2021 Administrator Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Gunnersauraus said: Well this didn't age well. Germany become the first team from europe to qualify It was Brian's comment that didn't age well, not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Japan now lost 2 out of 3 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Stan said: It was Brian's comment that didn't age well, not mine. That was what I meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Croatia's draw against Slovakia puts them into second behind Russia. That would certainly be a surprise if they didn't qualify seeing as how they were runners up in the previous WC. Honestly, I think it's be surprising if Russia nor Croatia were able to qualify. Looking at the standings, there really aren't too many surprises in the European sector. Here in CONCACAF, it'll be a surprise if the 3 spots don't go to Mexico, USA, and Canada, but currently Panama is playing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Eco said: Croatia's draw against Slovakia puts them into second behind Russia. That would certainly be a surprise if they didn't qualify seeing as how they were runners up in the previous WC. Honestly, I think it's be surprising if Russia nor Croatia were able to qualify. Looking at the standings, there really aren't too many surprises in the European sector. Here in CONCACAF, it'll be a surprise if the 3 spots don't go to Mexico, USA, and Canada, but currently Panama is playing well. Incredibly croatia and Spain could both be in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I think there's a lot in that Asia bit that didn't age that well either. South Korea and Iran look the 2 most comfortable in their group and the most likely to outright qualify. While Iran's initial replacement to Quieroz was an absolute disaster, Skocic's been a good appointment for Iran, with 11 matches under his reign & 10 wins 1 draw (which was today against South Korea). Meanwhile I think no real sides have proven to be shoe-ins... other than Iran and South Korea (only two points separate Iran from South Korea... and then the rest of the group is at 2 points, other than Syria with just 1). Australia are level on points with Saudi Arabia. Japan actually had 2 shock losses to Oman and Saudi Arabia (although the Saudis aren't bad at football tbh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Aren't Russia banned from the World Cup or did that get overturned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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