Okay, here is a spot to talk about the CONMEBOL qualifiers coming up. Here are the standing thus far with only 4 games left: Team Points Brazil 27 Chile 26 Paraguay 24 Argentina 22 Ecuador 20 Uruguay 18 Colombia 17 Venezuela 17 Bolivia 12 Perú 7 The region qualifies the first four teams automatically to the World Cup. The 5th place team has to play a team from CONCACAF for the right to receive a bid. Comments? 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifications
I think you have who the 5th place team plays wrong. they have to play the Fourth place team from CONCACAF. That is why I want to see Mexico finish 4th and watch them get lit up by any of the teams from SA.
I was just going from memory, so you may be right. It would be kind of fun to watch Mexico get "lit up" by a team from South America. At the rate Argentina is playing it might be them. And Mexico would love nothing more than to deny Argentina a chance to go to the World Cup. I am afraid for Argentina. I've never, ever thought of a World Cup without them but there is a very real chance that they might get knocked out. They are almost in a must-win situation from here on out.
Indeed the 5th place team plays the Concacaf 4th place team this time. (The last time or two the 5th team has indeed played the Oceania winner.) Chile is having a remarkable campaign this time around. Just 8 years ago, they finished dead last in qualifying for the 2002 cup so this is quite a turnaround for them. May end up being quite a tight battle for the last spots. Right now only 3 points separate the 4th place and 8th place positions.
I will not lie I agree Argentina has to beat Brasil or they are going to be dire situation. The saddest part is that it would be Brazil to put them in it. I still think 5 teams will make it out of this region. My picks are Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina gets in via the playoff spot. The funny part is the next WC Brazil does not even have to qualify being the host and all.
Did somebody say Argentina - Mexico???? [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pURcokdbqq4"]YouTube - GOLASO! MAXI RODRIGUEZ VS MEXICO MUNDIAL 2006[/ame]
Holy Smokes! That goal still gives me the chills. I jumped so high when that went in. We screamed for ten minutes.
Here's why I think it was the greatest goal ever. The day after that game was played, I had training scheduled for my (at the time) U-12's. When I pulled into the parking lot, 6 of the kids were already there, and they were all trying to replicate that goal. A couple of kids would underhand lob the ball and the others would try to chest it up and then hit a left-footed volley to the far post. None of them were successful - they asked me to try it a few times and I couldn't get it quite right either. I haven't seen a group of kids doing that before or since. And that's why I liked the goal: It inspired a nation (a world?) of young players to try to do things they haven't done before.
Here is my prediction for how things will finish out: Brazil 36 pts Chile 33 pts Argentina 30 pts Paraguay 29 pts Ecuador 25pts Wouldn't that be great to have Ecuador show off with Mexico? Both matches being played at Altitude.
everybody, outside mexico and argentina fans, wants mexico to finish 4th and argentina to finish 5th. Can you imagine that playoff game? it would be epic!! Both teams would have the entire country behind them (and against them/their coach if they lost)... As for Chile, I agree with the comment of "WTF!?" Talk about a turn around
Indeed it would be an intriging matchup if Mexico and Argentina faced off. Would be interesting to see the reaction in our latin supporters (who include significant representation from both nationalities.) I do however think that Mexico will get their act together and finish in the top 3 to avoid the play-in matchup.
You never know. Honduras and Costa Rica both look like they are a force to be had and arent just going to let Mexico take their spot so easily. If the US could beat Mexico there, it would cause a natural disaster possibly.
If Mexico drops any points at home, it could get tricky for them as they have lost all 3 road games so far. They always seem to dominate at Azteca, but Honduras showed 8 years ago that it's possible for a visiting team to walk out of there with a win. If Mexico doesn't qualify it would indeed be considered a disaster by their fans (same goes for Argentina of course.)
can you imagine the World Cup without Messi or Ronaldo? it's a distinct possibility - Personally, I'm not rooting for a Mexico - Argentina play in. Want both countries in the World Cup. Would much prefer an Ecuador - Hondorus play-in game.
I know it would stink for the "Names" to not be there. But last I checked it takes 11 guys on each team to play. Euro 08 did not have Rooney but it was still good.
it had those crazy turks instead... those guys were awesome! I would find it hilarious if Portugal, Argentina, and Mexico didnt qualify. It wouldnt be a "shame" in my opinion either. If they didnt get the job done in the qualifiers, then why should they be allowed in? We dont want the WC to become the BCS do we?
why would you not want a mexico v argentina playin game? It would be a taste of the world cup before it was a go. Speaking of the WC.... how about those strikes? If things dont get going, do they move the tournament to England? (bad news for Brazil)
I don't want to be held in suspense to see if Argentina qualifies or not. That's torture. What strikes are you referring to?
the workers strikes in south africa. The guys building the stadiums want to get paid more and are on strike (at least they were when I left for work this morning)