sebystee t1_jc9gx2i wrote on March 15, 2023 at 6:32 AM

Reply to comment by Bashful_Tuba in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

I think it's a good format, but it would just take too long.

sebystee t1_jc8b4ki wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:43 AM

Reply to comment by Magmaster12 in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

But they qualified for a 32 team world cup.

sebystee t1_jc8aftn wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:38 AM

Reply to comment by poklane in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

It does have the benefit that every team will go into the last match day of having at least a mathematical chance of qualifying as teams a number of teams will qualify from 3rd place. It does have the disadvantage of having teams in later groups knowing results of earlier games and potentially being able 'fix' their games accordingly. Every as system has its flaws, but I feel they should've just left it at 32 as it has the least and ensures only quality teams will qualify for the final tournament.