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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
But it wouldn't have mattered, Spain were tanking and would have let them score anyway. Easy enough situation to rectify, although you'd have to extend the tournament to do it, but just re-draw after the group stage. Kinda amazed FIFA hasn't done it already, the knockout stage draw would be a massive TV event, and even more money for them.
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I think the problem is travel and ticket sales. Qatar is a small place but in 2026 how in the world are teams and fans going to move around without an idea of there they're going? You could be in Seattle or Monterrey! You'd need a week between the group stage and the knockout. Champions league there are weeks between each draw.