09 April 2017

Expanded World cup proposition

We all know that from 2026 a new World cup will be presented to us with 48 teams. But how many teams will each confederation have?
At the end of March FIFA Bureau gave a suggestion of places for each region. After consulting all of them and under the new document for the expanded World cup finals to Asia are assigned 8 direct spots, Africa will get 1 more i.e. 9 direct places, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL 6 each, Oceania region will receive 1 direct spot, while 16 teams from Europe will be in the event nine years from now. Adding all numbers above we are getting 46 teams, so 2 are missing. For those who are 'sleeping' and are playing 'prank games' in the two year qualifying period, FIFA is giving last chance to still be at the event through intercontinental playoffs. There will be a six team tournament and all games will perform at the World cup host ground. All these six 'lucky survivors' will be from each region, except a team from Europe, however in here jumps a host World cup nation as well (who, of course, will play as friendly matches). There is a possibility that all games are going to be played in November prior to the main finals.
For all the above to be true the FIFA council has to confirm it first at the next meeting in the capital of Bahrain - Manama 09 May.

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