there are too many african teams in the finals

[cujimmy]

Well, Australia ain't so hot either, pardon the pun

Good comeback.

[davidla80]

Far better to bung all the minnows together for a pre-qualifying group where at least they might actually win a couple of games and give pride to their nation. If they are good enough they would have qualified through that and EARNED the right to play the bigger teams so will get their chance then. At least it would give them something to aim for. IMO.

Um, they do - the World Cup qualification groups.

David

[RussRanger]

Sorry, I was referring to to Qualifying Groups having Pre- Qualifiers. Malta, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Faroe Islands, San Marino etc should be divided in to 2 Pre Qualifying Groups before joining the Competition proper because they rarely contribute anything to the competition. Same for Seychelles and Maurtius etc.

Not a popular opinion but my opinion.

[QPRMendoza]

What on earth are Australia and New Zealand doeing in this tournament I may ask. Jeez, have poor THEY are..

New Zealand may be poor but they have as many points as England and the same for and against record!

[Shania]

New Zealand may be poor but they have as many points as England and the same for and against record!

And Norway isent even in the tournament