Ansem Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I know I'm early but... If Infantino gets his way 6 spots goes to CONCACAF, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Is Infantino functionally retarded? There is nothing remotely similar between the US, Canada, and Mexico engaging in trade negotiations and Qatar's neighbours engaging in an air and sea blockade against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 When has FIFA ever cared about politics or human rights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 You've got to be kidding me. They decided the host 8 YEARS AGO! Now with 4 years left to go, and 8 months until the draw for qualifying they are considering expanding it by 50% and picking other countries/venues to host? I don't imagine this will actually happen, but I haven't even read the article yet. Don't do this to me (or yourself) FIFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kent said: You've got to be kidding me. They decided the host 8 YEARS AGO! Now with 4 years left to go, and 8 months until the draw for qualifying they are considering expanding it by 50% and picking other countries/venues to host? I don't imagine this will actually happen, but I haven't even read the article yet. Don't do this to me (or yourself) FIFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xabuep2 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 And already some sources indicate that Concacaf qualifiers will begin in Sept 2020 and there will be no hex. The announcement of the format would be in the next days: https://www.diez.hn/laseleccion/1229288-498/concacaf-tendra-formato-nuevo-inicio-eliminatorias-mundial-2020-qatar-2022 https://twitter.com/balompiedom/status/1057755368913285120?s=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, xabuep2 said: And already some sources indicate that Concacaf qualifiers will begin in Sept 2020 and there will be no hex. The announcement of the format would be in the next days: https://www.diez.hn/laseleccion/1229288-498/concacaf-tendra-formato-nuevo-inicio-eliminatorias-mundial-2020-qatar-2022 https://twitter.com/balompiedom/status/1057755368913285120?s=21 I suspected Sept 2020 and no hex, nice to get a semi-confirmation. Very excited to hear that we are days away from finding out the format. I've been telling myself that I might have to wait until July next year to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 9 hours ago, xabuep2 said: And already some sources indicate that Concacaf qualifiers will begin in Sept 2020 and there will be no hex. The announcement of the format would be in the next days: https://www.diez.hn/laseleccion/1229288-498/concacaf-tendra-formato-nuevo-inicio-eliminatorias-mundial-2020-qatar-2022 https://twitter.com/balompiedom/status/1057755368913285120?s=21 I hope they mean the business end of qualifying begins in September 2020. The minnows will be free in the March and June windows of that year to play preliminary rounds. I'm hoping for a double hex with the 2nd and 3rd place teams crossing over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 6:12 PM, xabuep2 said: And already some sources indicate that Concacaf qualifiers will begin in Sept 2020 and there will be no hex. The announcement of the format would be in the next days: https://www.diez.hn/laseleccion/1229288-498/concacaf-tendra-formato-nuevo-inicio-eliminatorias-mundial-2020-qatar-2022 https://twitter.com/balompiedom/status/1057755368913285120?s=21 My guess what the format will be: Get the 35 teams down to 28 via home and home. Round 2: 7 groups of 4 teams where the 7 group winners and best 5 second place teams go through to the final 12. Round 3: 2 groups of 6, group winners go to World Cup and the runner ups have a home and home where the winner goes to the show and the loser plays off for the half spot. This gives most teams 16 games and keeps more teams in it. It’s closer to the UEFA style which I’ve read is how they want to do it. Also with nations league concacaf doesn’t need the big USA - Mexico World Cup qualifier to happen so they will be more inclined not to have the hex anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanSuffer Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Alex said: My guess what the format will be: Get the 35 teams down to 28 via home and home. Round 2: 7 groups of 4 teams where the 7 group winners and best 5 second place teams go through to the final 12. Round 3: 2 groups of 6, group winners go to World Cup and the runner ups have a home and home where the winner goes to the show and the loser plays off for the half spot. This gives most teams 16 games and keeps more teams in it. It’s closer to the UEFA style which I’ve read is how they want to do it. Also with nations league concacaf doesn’t need the big USA - Mexico World Cup qualifier to happen so they will be more inclined not to have the hex anymore. Yes, something like this. The Hex never made too much sense to me. Quickly eliminate all teams except 6, then have a full round robin to choose 4. Are you really sure positions 7 - 9 don't deserve a better shot at it? The only reasons for it seem to be : lots of Mex/USA games and 'Hex' sounds cool 8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I just hope it's not something completely silly like this current CONCACAF U20 championship format. They need to strike a balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 4 hours ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: I just hope it's not something completely silly like this current CONCACAF U20 championship format. They need to strike a balance. I think 2020 League of Nation will have massive influence on the qualifiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-14/fifa-boss-infantino-claims-support-48-team-world-cup-qatar-2022/10619418?pfmredir=sm It looks like 48 teams is a possibility still. The article states concacaf would have 6 spots and there would be a 6 team (one from each confederation?) intercontinental playoff to find the last 2 participants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 With 6 spots to play for and our current crop of players, you would have to give us a decent shot at qualifying. Would be nice to make it to the big show before being given a spot as co-host. And if you wanted to get the local hype train going early for 2026, there would be no better way than to get a relatively young team there in 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I just hate this idea. It's like they spent years building a bridge out of popsicle sticks and bubble gum but weren't sure if it could support a car driving across it. Then at the last second they decide to load up a transport truck and drive it over the bridge instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Reports say FIFA will make a final decision on the size of the tournament in March so I doubt we'll see a format announced until that's finalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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