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Originally Posted by corporatejay
Super-Thanks! This explains a lot. Also, it seems like if they can get to the Hex, all they need to do is finish top 4 (out of six) and they are in since the fourth placed team plays in a playoff against the OFC winner (the highest ranked team is new zealand at 92 and the rest are in the high hundreds).
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New Zealand made the last World Cup, so it isn't a sure thing. But you're quite right - make it into the hex and you have a slightly better than 50% chance of making it through (all things being equal) to the World Cup.
Being realistic, Mexico should be one of the spots. The remainder should be essentially up for grabs. The USA are always favourites to advance, but they haven't had an easy road in this round as of yet. Anything can happen.
Should be another interesting day. I suspect that the USA will bounce back at home against Jamaica, I'll be happy with a draw for Canada but ecstatic with an away win.