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To: Kaslin
And I'll note that you left Germany off of your list, for some reason.

No, but the politics behind who hosts is run by a bunch of corrupt third-world nations that are easily bribed. And countries like the Ivory Coast and Costa Rica get teams.

180 posted on 07/13/2014 6:21:58 PM PDT by NYRepublican72
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To: NYRepublican72
Costa Rica fielded an excellent team - why shouldn't they be allowed to compete?

You realize that teams qualify for their spots, right?

181 posted on 07/13/2014 6:26:41 PM PDT by wideawake
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To: NYRepublican72

Countries do not get teams, their teams have to win in a rigorous two year qualifying cycle. That is why it is called the World Cup Final. The whole tournament in Brazil is the Final of various continental competitions.


184 posted on 07/13/2014 6:33:20 PM PDT by gusty
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