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Can India Finally Get into the World Cup?


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31531664 Based on british radio outlet talksport, FIFA presidential candidate Figo wants to increase teams to 48 from 32. With Asia and Africa gaining the lions share of these extra places. As of now Asia has potentially 5 places (depending on a playoff) . These will rise to 13. With Asia divided into middle east (5 berths) , far east (4 berths) , south east asia including Aus (2/3) and south asia (1/2 berth) The idea as per him to to get East Asia ( China) . South Asia (India) South east asia (indoneria, thailand) into the world cup to increase the commercial base. 8 groups. 6 teams each. QF---Semi---Final. Thats his plan. What do you guys think? Would India have a chance if South asia with 8 countries India, Pak, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka , Maldives, Nepal , Bhutan and Afghanistan have 1/2 berths?
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All the south Asian teams are sub standard. So fluking isn't impossible particularly if the qualification matches are played in India . If they give South Asia an ensured spot we will have a decent chance of qualifying . But when in the world cup it will be comical cricket scores and humiliation. Not worth it will only reduce the quality of world cup

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