General FIFA World Cup Discussion

[melbcityguy]

Can a country outside Europe/south America win a world cup and if so who?

 

[NicCarBel]

Can a country outside Europe/south America win a world cup and if so who?

My only ever sensible pick for this is Japan - just like the women’s.

Although, I still think that ever happening is a long way off

 

[patjennings]

My only ever sensible pick for this is Japan - just like the women’s.

Although, I still think that ever happening is a long way off

Japan has reasonable chance. They have the depth and football nous. They just need to get a decent pathway in the knockout rounds to go very deep in a World Cup. Whether that is 2026 is up to the draw. The difference is that there are more quality teams in Europe and South America than the other confederations so the odds favour a quality team from those confederations.

 

[grazorblade]

Can a country outside Europe/south America win a world cup and if so who?

not until the club world cup becomes regular and more prestigious than the uefa champions league.

It gives other countries a chance to develop a league as good as the top ones in europe

 

[melbcityguy]

not until the club world cup becomes regular and more prestigious than the uefa champions league.

It gives other countries a chance to develop a league as good as the top ones in europe

Interesting

 

[SR1968]

Can a country outside Europe/south America win a world cup and if so who?

Possibly an African nation, the raw talent is there.