tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post33269504376645968..comments2024-03-28T17:34:31.597+01:00Comments on Football rankings: FIFA to decide 2014 World Cup slotsEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06640136267487836463noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-39857489565812044032012-05-30T21:49:40.843+02:002012-05-30T21:49:40.843+02:00@ Anonymous
Ha ha ha ha, how ridiculous! I could ...@ Anonymous<br /><br />Ha ha ha ha, how ridiculous! I could accept the defending Champion maybe but not a lifetime guarantee. As much as that would benefit me (England) it is ridiculous. You have to earn your way in.Lorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-82209430403311135432012-05-30T07:55:46.958+02:002012-05-30T07:55:46.958+02:00brazil, argentina, italy, germany, and any other t...brazil, argentina, italy, germany, and any other team that won a world cup should get an automatic spot in the world cup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-52735795808662481712011-03-11T12:17:46.668+01:002011-03-11T12:17:46.668+01:00@Lorric
Simply choose Name/URL instead of Anonymo...@Lorric<br /><br />Simply choose Name/URL instead of Anonymous.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-66021022326012528332011-03-04T18:32:19.244+01:002011-03-04T18:32:19.244+01:00That's the result I would like to see also.That's the result I would like to see also.Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-43471807059129864662011-03-04T17:35:08.683+01:002011-03-04T17:35:08.683+01:00This is Lorric. How do I get my name back with thi...This is Lorric. How do I get my name back with this new system?<br /><br />The idea of a draw is a good one. Especially if they stick with it as allocations change in future World Cups. However, with the slots unchanged, I think they should have paired CONCACAF with Oceania and CONMEBOL with Asia. Because the continents played the other two combinations in the last two World Cups. They should Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-27613276753359458602011-03-04T11:06:56.222+01:002011-03-04T11:06:56.222+01:00@Sancho
It will be a draw on July 30th, 2011 to d...@Sancho<br /><br />It will be a draw on July 30th, 2011 to determine the <a href="http://www.football-rankings.info/2011/03/2014-fifa-world-cup-distribution-of.html" rel="nofollow">confederation pairings</a>.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-18997216222335004822011-03-03T15:17:32.103+01:002011-03-03T15:17:32.103+01:00P.S.: I don't know if it would be a free draw ...P.S.: I don't know if it would be a free draw or they will seed the two best ranked teams.Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-88372036963615697222011-03-03T15:15:53.459+01:002011-03-03T15:15:53.459+01:00I just read these are the slots:
UEFA: 13
CAF: 5
...I just read these are the slots:<br /><br />UEFA: 13<br />CAF: 5<br />Conmebol: 4,5 + 1<br />AFC: 4,5<br />Concacaf: 3,5<br />OFC: 0,5<br /><br />The playoffs would be decided by DRAW (!) between "OFC 1st", "AFC 5th", "Conmebol 5th" and "Concacaf 4th".Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-46341908109426039022011-03-03T13:09:36.582+01:002011-03-03T13:09:36.582+01:00There are only 3 competive teams in AFC, 2 in CONC...There are only 3 competive teams in AFC, 2 in CONCACAF, and 1 in OFC, while UEFA's allocation is very cut.And in fact ideally CONMEBOL and CONCACAF must organize a single competition, the same with AFC and OFC, and 16 places decided intercontinentally, but thats ideally, actually FIFA would give that 0.5 spot to concacaf (here everybody asks a question if CONCACAF is so strong then why they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-68330850711620775422011-03-03T03:35:21.840+01:002011-03-03T03:35:21.840+01:00I thought it would be interesting to compare last ...I thought it would be interesting to compare last allocation to the actual number of people (population) in each zone.<br /><br />AFC had 1 slot for 975 million people!<br />CONCACAF had 1 slot for 176 million people.<br />CAF had 1 slot for 167 million people.<br />CONMEBOL had 1 slot for 77 million people.<br />UEFA had 1 slot for 56 million people.<br />OFC had 1 slot for 13 million people.<brJohnnyhttp://soccer-db.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-60084729594273768922011-03-02T20:31:43.453+01:002011-03-02T20:31:43.453+01:00If Africa only gets 4.5 slots, it will be interest...If Africa only gets 4.5 slots, it will be interesting to see how their qualification format is impacted.<br /><br />Right now, with five group winners qualifying, there don't seem to be great options on deciding which four would qualify for 2014 and which one would be the playoff team. Is it the worst first-place team that becomes the wildcard? Do the two worst first-place teams have a Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593860384754349051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-78391989961632256782011-03-02T01:20:01.221+01:002011-03-02T01:20:01.221+01:00Dorian,
That doesn't look so crazy. Would bal...Dorian,<br /><br />That doesn't look so crazy. Would balance it out geographically. The playoffs would be fun. Taking October's rankings (FIFA likes october), it would be:<br /><br />Slovakia-Nigeria<br />Paraguay-Costa Rica<br />Saudi Arabia-New ZealandSanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-54650398245624560862011-03-01T22:45:38.393+01:002011-03-01T22:45:38.393+01:00@ Dorian
I too saw this somewhere else yesterday,...@ Dorian<br /><br />I too saw this somewhere else yesterday, but there seems to be nothing in the news last time i checked, so for now, I'm not putting any stock in these "sources."<br /><br />This is where I saw it if anyone's interested:<br /><br />http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?1242-CSA-sources-Four-2014-World-Cup-spots-for-CONCACAF<br /><br />I wonder what a Lorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-17061247332028164122011-03-01T22:09:53.928+01:002011-03-01T22:09:53.928+01:00Saw a rumor over on BigSoccer that CONCACAF will g...Saw a rumor over on BigSoccer that CONCACAF will get 4 slots while Africa will drop to 4.5 slots! Meanwhile CONMEBOL will get 4.5 slots plus 1 for the host, and Asia will stay at 4.5 slots.<br /><br />What I find interesting about these numbers is the prevalence of the number "4.5". It makes me wonder if FIFA has longer term plans to move to having all confederations (except Europe and Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593860384754349051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-44318848327793675932011-03-01T22:08:55.703+01:002011-03-01T22:08:55.703+01:00@ Sancho
It confused me at first with it being at...@ Sancho<br /><br />It confused me at first with it being at the top (What?! 5.5 places for ASIA?!!) but I figured it out.<br /><br />I am afraid for UEFA. UEFA has done nothing to fight for more spots when it's teams have consistently proved they deserve more than 13 World Cup after World Cup. Now, for the first time, UEFA's teams (except the big 3 of course) have a poor showing, I worryLorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-5890586250803440402011-03-01T21:52:32.346+01:002011-03-01T21:52:32.346+01:00Lorric,
Your last one, if it happens, would show ...Lorric,<br /><br />Your last one, if it happens, would show how drunk people in FIFA is. It would be completely stupid.Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-66030535947430510382011-03-01T21:49:15.201+01:002011-03-01T21:49:15.201+01:00I hope people understand that the "AFC" ...I hope people understand that the "AFC" with more spots is actually CAF.Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-67906477689263245442011-03-01T21:45:48.747+01:002011-03-01T21:45:48.747+01:00Note: I don't believe in giving extra spots to...Note: I don't believe in giving extra spots to host continents. That 6 places for CONMEBOL is not because Brazil is hosting, I believe CONMEBOL deserves 6 full spots period after the continent's trememendous showing in 2010.Lorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-89728191239557876032011-03-01T21:34:40.190+01:002011-03-01T21:34:40.190+01:00@ Sancho
Alright, I'll throw in here. It shou...@ Sancho<br /><br />Alright, I'll throw in here. It should be noted most people look at the World Cup 2010 and then change things from there. Not me. I had my own idea for World Cup 2010 of what the placings should be, and I'm making changes from that based on the performance of Confederations in 2010.<br /><br />Before the World Cup, this is what I would have said...<br /><br />UEFA - Lorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-1805494479098086952011-03-01T20:31:56.958+01:002011-03-01T20:31:56.958+01:00P.S.: I believe that when FIFA say they have only ...P.S.: I believe that when FIFA say they have only one doubt, it's the half from Conmebol.<br /><br />After the disappointing results from Africa's teams in the last WC, I think they are out; UEFA wouldn't get another half spot for a WC overseas; and OFC don't deserve it, even if New Zealand did great in South Africa. So, these spots must be sure: UEFA (13)<br />AFC (5), and OFC (Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-59599162269578670712011-03-01T20:22:25.821+01:002011-03-01T20:22:25.821+01:00Having said that, I would be surprised to see some...Having said that, I would be surprised to see something different from this:<br /><br />UEFA: 13<br />AFC: 5<br />Conmebol: 4 + 1<br />Concacaf: 4<br />AFC: 4.5<br />OFC: 0.5Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-35381579753704970062011-03-01T20:03:52.357+01:002011-03-01T20:03:52.357+01:00I actually think FIFA does a good job allocating t...I actually think FIFA does a good job allocating those slots. They manage to show a very interesting tournament every four years, with teams from every part of the globe; and its qualifying stage is fun and far from meaningless.<br /><br />I would prefer that they split Asia in two (East and West), and make OFC to join the Eastern part to form the Pacific Football Confederation. The West part Sanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-43945206941284453912011-03-01T16:48:06.100+01:002011-03-01T16:48:06.100+01:00@ vanLassen
Oh, and your argument about not getti...@ vanLassen<br /><br />Oh, and your argument about not getting to see these teams is stupid. You say you can just see the Euro teams at the Euro Cup. Well you can just see the African teams at the ACON. And that's every 2 years, not 4. Same for CONCACAF. Gold Cup. Every 2 years, not 4. Asia, Asian Cup. Oceania? Well, who cares about Oceania. In my mind New Zealand vindicated the 0.5 spot thisLorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-51612101873330447852011-03-01T16:39:43.003+01:002011-03-01T16:39:43.003+01:00@ vanLassen
Playoffs, that's how. New Zealand...@ vanLassen<br /><br />Playoffs, that's how. New Zealand get destroyed at these tournaments. They don't deserve to be there. Some actual real promising talent is missing out because these garbage teams show up just because of what part of the World they live in. Oceania is a complete joke, it doesn't deserve any help, they don't even care about footbal in that part of the World, Lorricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-67859321615294185412011-03-01T06:22:36.900+01:002011-03-01T06:22:36.900+01:00I do not know why there is even a discussion regar...I do not know why there is even a discussion regarding the allocation of spots for the World Cup (U-17 or otherwise). <br /><br />Firstly, of course the OFC should have direct entry to the U-17 and U-20 World Cup's. How is anybody supposed to determine the strength of each countries youth squad? The U-17 & U-20tournaments are for the development of the players in each confederation.<br />vanLassennoreply@blogger.com