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Originally Posted by Thunderball
That is a distinct possibility. Though there is the concern that its only a fad, or that stadia are only upgraded enough to pass FIFA minimum standards (see Canada U-20 2007). There's also the risk that interest wanes from the fanbase when they see their local team get hammered by the opposition. At least the European hosts are keeping it reasonable.
I guess the question is, is it worth losing a big nation or two in a big tournament to try and lure a small fry into the fray?
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Big nations will be missing no matter if it's 1 host or 2 or if the host is big or small. It's nice to have all nations get a turn to host and spread the game around.
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ooooo first red card of the tournament.
ref's lost control of this match, how is that a red card?