Twelve groups and forty eight teams. Thirty two qualifying for the next round. All the teams that achieved four points or more qualified as well as Senegal, the lone three point team. With more teams and more qualifying for the next round, there will be more positives.
Positive surprises:
Canada had by far their best ever tournament, two lasts and now through.
Bosnia-Herzegovina also through for the first time on a second attempt.
Egypt has much the same record as Canada, three lasts and now qualifying.
Scotland's equal best tournament, but still no play off place.
Cape Verde's first tournament and into the play offs!
Negative surprises:
South Korea don't have a great WC history, but I'm sure they will be disappointed.
Uruguay has won WCs, but Cape Verde outperformed them.
Turkey rarely make WC's but this was their worst of three.
Italy has now missed its third consecutive WC, despite a fine history at them!
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