Quote Originally Posted by Old Manus View Post
So how many strings has BoB had to pull down in Zurich in order to get the WC expansion and ensure New Zealand will qualify again in 2026?
Exactly no strings. At least not in Zurich. That place isn't a safe haven anymore.

Not gonna lie, delighted at the idea that NZ could get the Oceania spot every single World Cup, should Oceania get assured of one due to the expansion...

I don't really mind more teams that much. I mean, they're right in that being involved definitely boosts the sport in the nations where it isn't the primary choice (such as NZ) and I've seen other "minnows" get a lot of love over the years. I can certainly see the upsides. What would be really cool is if they actually reinvested that money into grass roots football. But... yeah, good luck with that.