Eight huge countries at risk of missing out on World Cup 2022 as qualifiers take place
dailystar.co.ukWorld Cup may still be eight months away - but for many prestigious countries who haven’t yet been able to book their place at the tournament, last chance saloon arises.
It’ll be four and a half years since the curtain came down on the last World Cup in Russia, which was won by France, when the first ball is kicked in Qatar - in a competition that promises to be unlike any other.The long awaited event will no doubt lead to scenes of drinks being thrown in the air in beer gardens across the country, potentially changed to that of parkas and outdoor heaters as Christmas closes in at the time of kick-off.Despite being the greatest tournament in the world, it will force painful memories on this occasion for some of the eight notable countries who are staring at omission.The current European Champions missed out on the previous World Cup after losing in their qualifying play-off tie against Sweden.
They disappointed in their 2014 World Cup finals group stage despite being the strong favourites to top it. Should the World Cup be extended to include more teams?
Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe 2006 winners haven’t had a good time of it since they won the competition and are now condemned to the play-offs after drawing against group winners Switzerland and failing to beat plucky Northern Ireland in their final group game, finishing second despite being unbeaten.
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