The weaknesses in the World Cup favourites
New Zealand crushed Solomon Islands 5-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha on Wednesday to seal a World Cup playoff berth.
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The Socceroos are off to Qatar, but it's hard to see where the Peruvian team goes from here.
New Zealand crushed Solomon Islands 5-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha on Wednesday to seal a World Cup playoff berth.
FIFA announced on Wednesday it has changed the format of the World Cup qualification tournament for the Oceania region due to COVID-19.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has advocated hosting the World Cup biennially as a move that will help smaller nations achieve their dreams.
New Zealand coach Danny Hay has criticised FIFA for scheduling part of Oceania's World Cup qualifying tournament outside the international window.
The U.S. or Mexico could face a winner-takes-all match against a team from Oceania if either side doesn't directly qualify for the World Cup.
