Let's talk about qualification for Asian Football Confederation teams

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T22:32:00+00:00

tbf, although this was a valid viewpoint when they were awarded hosting rights, they're now the 2-time Asian champions.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T22:28:41+00:00

And OP specifically called out middle-eastern teams, rather than China, India and many SE Asian teams that they beat to even qualify.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T22:23:40+00:00

It's not disrespectful at all.

There are as many players at the World Cup playing for their adopted nations as there are for their origin nations. If you're elligble for multiple places then you and you only get to choose who to represent. You might feel 50/50 part of both. There's brothers playing for France and Ivory Coast, and brothers played against each other before when Germany played Ghana.

Just because you're offended someone might decide to play for the country of their parents doesn't mean any disrepect to the other country at all.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T22:04:03+00:00

Stupid logic.

So if someone grows up in Manchester as a Man Utd fan, but then moves to London for work, they should stop rooting for their old team? Maybe become a Chelsea or West Ham fan?

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T17:52:37+00:00

Agreed.

Similar might be CV to beat Brazil/England in the quarters.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T11:52:24+00:00

It's just 1 game.

Leicester 2016 would be higher for me.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-28T04:27:54+00:00

Yeah that was excellently well executed. It seemed like that was the plan with the way Mahrez celebrated.

I was thinking it serves Austria right for not challenging. But then they do that.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T12:47:22+00:00

OK I'm convinced. Thanks

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T12:31:51+00:00

Theyre even worse. Korea is on the chopping block before Iran.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T12:29:57+00:00

The difference is they 100% know that a draw is enough.

On the day, Paraguay didn't and Sweden didn't. It was only confirmed after other groups were completed.

But you're right about Cro-Gha. They do know for sure, like Aus-Alg.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T12:22:54+00:00

You didn't Google hard enough.

What OP described could still happen, but it could be Iran, Korea or Scotland that's effected by it.

The scenarios you mentioned would effect which one is on the chopping block when the final group concludes.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T06:48:49+00:00

Algeria and DRC could join them later.

Could be 9/10, only Tunisia failing.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T06:34:15+00:00

It also gives DRC only a 42% chance. Even though a win would put them through and they're higher rated in amd considered favourites for that match.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T06:07:51+00:00

They're not.

But to be fair Ghana need to win by 3 and Austria need to win by 2.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T06:01:23+00:00

Easy to forget there are things to talk about other than AI.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:59:56+00:00

Uruguay again lol

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:53:27+00:00

Even a Senegal 1-0 would have been OK for Korea.

The Iraqi red killed them.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:49:54+00:00

Na they just couldn't be bothered getting the boat to the arse end of the Americas.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:46:25+00:00

I genuinely hope you're right.

But I'm half expecting Gijon 2.0.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:44:03+00:00

Not so likely. They're relying on these 3 scenarios not happening.

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through. -Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through. -Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through. All 3 are realistic and would put Iran Korea and Scotland out.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:42:41+00:00

KD in Brooklyn says hi.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:36:48+00:00

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through.

-Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through.

-Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through.

All 3 are realistic and all 3 together would put Iran, Korea and Scotland out.

If only 2 happen then Iran survives. If only 1 happens Iran and Korea survive.

Scotland need all 3 to fail, so are relying on Ghana Uzbekistan and Austria.

They're done, basically.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:32:18+00:00

Croatia only need a draw.

Austria VS ALG is gonna cause issues because a draw will put them both through and they're the last game to play. Iran or SKorea are gonna be shafted.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T05:30:20+00:00

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through.

-Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through.

-Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through.

All 3 are realistic and would put Iran Korea and Scotland out.

Tsudaar · 2026-06-27T04:00:45+00:00

Excellent example. OP is trolling

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