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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Didn't realize Egypt hasn't qualified since 1990. Cool stuff seeing fresh teams qualify.
Made me curious to see other World Cup qualification droughts:
- Egypt 27 years
- Nigeria 12 years
- Iceland 88 years
- Poland 12 years
- Serbia 8 years
- Panama 88 years
- Peru (potential) 36 years
- New Zealand (potential) 8 years
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This one is incorrect, Nigeria were there in 2010.
I usually get behind New Zealand in international sport, especially in cricket and rugby, but in football my jealousy as a Canadian supporter gets in the way. I think New Zealand and Canada are relatively equal in terms of talent with Canada maybe having an edge in depth, but New Zealand's top players are really good. But imagine if Canada had the luxury of qualifying through Cupcake conference where they only have to beat the likes of Fiji and the Solomon Islands before a two game playoff every single time. I don't think they stand much of a chance against Peru this time around though, but the players should put in a solid effort.