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May 22, 2019
5:44
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NOCAL_YFAN
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Why they ever entertained the idea of expanding it in Qatar I’ll never know
You really can’t help but question the competence of FIFA leadership.
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FIFA scraps plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams in Qatar (link)
Game Changer
5/22/19 5:36pm
Why they ever entertained the idea of expanding it in Qatar I’ll never know
NOCAL_YFAN
5/22/19 5:44pm
Agreed - it was stupid on top of stupid, with a little extra stupid on the side.
Game Changer
5/22/19 5:48pm
Substitute “expanding” with “playing”. But everyone
Sandstone Cougar
5/22/19 6:16pm
Now the 2022 Quitar World Cup?
PJMort
5/22/19 5:48pm
Wonder what this change means for the USMNT chances to qualify for Qatar.
mik3
5/22/19 5:51pm
Should mean absolutely nothing. The USMNT was done in by their own incoherence.
The Chelsea Dagger
5/22/19 6:16pm
I don’t have a math degree, but I bet their odds went down.
credible HULK
5/22/19 6:17pm
Or technically I guess they just stayed the same.
credible HULK
5/22/19 6:18pm
Needs to read: FIFA scraps plans to hold World Cup in Qatar
ataylor
5/22/19 6:26pm
That would be waaay too logical for FIFA
Game Changer
5/22/19 6:35pm
Best news we’ve had in a while. Expanding beyond 32 teams is such a dumb idea.
chilango
5/22/19 8:58pm
You’re gonna hate 2026.
credible HULK
5/22/19 9:04pm
Agreed - especially such a huge jump to 48 teams. At some point qualifying for
Game Changer
5/22/19 9:10pm
You also will hate 2026.
credible HULK
5/22/19 9:12pm
I know - and probably every World Cup after that. I would be cool with 40 teams
Game Changer
5/22/19 9:58pm
RE: I know - and probably every World Cup after that. I would be cool with 40
credible HULK
5/22/19 10:23pm
I agree with you and Caitlin the Hot Canadian Realtor. I would keep it at 32
Game Changer
5/22/19 10:33pm
I think 48 will be kind of fun actually. Watered down? Maybe. I’m mostly excited
credible HULK
5/22/19 10:44pm
An extra elimination round doesn't do much for me. I would prefer a more intense
Game Changer
5/22/19 10:59pm
I'm not even sure Qatar can support hosting 32 teams.
SpiffCoug
5/22/19 9:16pm
For what it’s worth, they were never being asked to support 48. They were l
credible HULK
5/22/19 9:20pm
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