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AFC qualifying thread

NicCarBel said:
NicCarBel

Thread 'Restructuring FIFA (World Cup Qualifiers and Confederation Members)'

I've had across a few of the qualification threads referring to how, if I had my way, would restructure FIFA (in terms of member make up and confederation structures) in relation to the World Cup and it's qualifiers. So figured having a central spot for all of this would be better (plus, it allows me to have more of a back up then my word doc, that I can access on my phone if I ever want to discuss with anyone).

I've essentially narrowed down to two options, where I've gone into a bit of detail about the members, qualification make up, etc below. But, the TLDR of the two options are...
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I just realised that doesn’t have me break down how I’d do qualifying for AFC without an absorbing of Oceania.

Issue is - AFC play waaaaaaaay too many games to qualify, compared to a lot of the other confederations.

NZ only needed 5.
UEFA is 6-8
CAF is 10
CONCACAF is 10

AFC is 16…
(South America is 18 - but that’s a different kettle of fish)
 
Groups of 4 are a bit dull. I'd prefer a longer qualification process with at least 6 teams. The issue is then whether the 2nd placed teams qualify or not. The current 3 group system was ideal. The better teams do eventually rise but the others have plenty of opportunities to dent the group also.
 
JS96 said:


Totally forgot that Qatar goal against India.
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Will have to give this one a read.


RE: Qualifying format - Unless two nations are admitted to AFC, can't do an equal "8 groups - 1 round - winners progress" format until then.
Would it then be better to have the final round be 4 groups of 6 in the final round, where the top two qualify automatically, and then they do a playoff path (same format as CAF and UEFA at the moment) for the 4x third placed teams.
 
Just read Japan wants to leave the AFC and form its own confed, as there sick of the bias towards the Arab states, a Sth east Asian confed.
 
Iraq have looked bad in the play offs so far, any1 think Arnolds Iraq has a chance in these matches against the UAE.
 
melbcityguy said:
www.nytimes.com

How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification.
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Such an outrageous decision, but sadly, not surprising. Glad the NY Times are shining a further light on this. Absolutely pathetic to hand Qatar and Saudi their spots the way that they did. Clearly not good enough to earn it the correct and proper way. Infantino is no better than Blatter really, and insults don't get much bigger than that.
 
Just reading this on Wikipedia re: hosting of U17 World Cup. So disgusting! Completely rigged and zero transparency. So fucked up!

On 15 November 2023, FIFA launched a global call for expressions of interest from member associations to host the next five editions of the U17 World Cup (2025–2029) as a single consolidated package. Member associations had to express their interest no later than 4 December 2023. After a FIFA Council meeting held on 14 March 2024, it was announced that Qatar would host the next five editions of the U-17 World Cup (2025–2029), as part of the new annual cycle implemented by FIFA for the tournament. Although FIFA did not disclose whether there were other interested member associations, a joint bid by Indonesia and Singapore and another by Denmark were known to have been submitted. This is the first time that Qatar hosts the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the third time that the tournament is held in the Arab world.
 
Any1 gonna watch the Iraq v UAE game late tomorrow? Ill be up for the first half. 3am is a killer time
 
Bloody hell Iraq blow a great chance in added time. 1:1 with 3 to go. ET beckons.
 
Iraq corner and ball bounces down for keeper to parry. Crazy stuff.

VAR penalty check for Iraq. Hand somewhere? Ref going to check.
 
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