This is the first WC to have 6 continents make the knockouts
by SavageDragon (2022-12-01 23:43:03)
Edited on 2022-12-01 23:46:46
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Every populated continent has representation in the Round of 16:


  • Africa: Senegal, Morocco

  • Asia: Japan

  • Europe: 7 thus far

  • North America: United States

  • Oceania: Australia

  • South America: Argentina, Brazil



Group G could add a third African team (Cameroon) or an 8th European team (Switzerland or Serbia).

Group H could add a third/fourth African team (Ghana), a second Asian team (South Korea), or a third South American team (Uruguay).

... as seen elsewhere, one can finally say this is a World Cup.

Trivia: 2010 was very close, with 5 continents -- missing Oceania despite New Zealand finishing unbeaten (failing to advance on 3 points)

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