Re: FIFA ratifies preliminary draw procedure, finals match schedule

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 18:30:26 GMT, Colin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> For all aficionados: a detailed 20-page description of the procedures
>> can be found at
>> 
>> http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releases/all_zones_draw_procedure_en2.pdf
>> 
>> (Note: includes fill-in boxes for those who wish to make notes during
>>  the draw!)
>
>Oh my lord...  They're going with the GROUP SYSTEM for CONCACAF?  Oy...  I 
>preferred the last suggestion from them which was two elimination rounds to 
>determine the 12 teams in the semis.  At least then we'd have the full team 
>in June for our series.

I believe they are going with the two elimination rounds...they're
just drawing the two rounds at the same time, so the teams with a bye
know their possible opponents.