After the coronation of the Argentina team in Qatar 2022 as world champion, the question arises as to whether this South American team should qualify for the next edition of the FIFA World Cup. The answer is Yeah.
Since France 1938, the winner of the previous World Cup had secured his ticket for the next tournament; but, months before Japan-South Korea 2002 began, that rule expired, and since the qualifying rounds for Germany 2006 the champion must pass the qualifying phase to ensure his presence in the highest national team competition.
The last team that, because it was world champion, did not play qualifiers to play the FIFA Cup was France, winner in 1998. Brazil was not in the process to the 2014 World Cup eitherbut this because she was a hostess.
The Argentine team, as the winner of the 2022 World Cup, must play the qualifiers for 2026, when the World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States, which will not only have three host nations for the first time in history, but will also It will also be the one that debuts a format with 48 teams.
From South America there will be 6.5 places for the next World Cup, an increase of two tickets. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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