Why does the Oceania region even exist? I know that sounds harsh, but even Australia has joined the Asian region. Oceania really just consists of a handful of Pacific Island nations. Would it not be better if they also joined onto the AFC and perhaps compete in a regional qualifier before getting thrown in with the rest?
Fittingly, at least, they don't even get a full, guaranteed berth into the World Cup. But I do wonder why they even exist. I suppose that a lot of the regional clout, politically, sits in New Zealand, and this is probably the path of least resistance for them to qualify. So why rock the boat?
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