South American World Cup Qualifiers

in #sports7 years ago

So after a long and DIFFICULT elimination the four teams from South America with a direct ticket to the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been selected. As of today this is how the qualifiers ended,

1.Brazil- 41pts
2.Uruguay- 31pts
3.Argentina- 28pts
4.Colombia- 27pts
5.Peru (Wildcard/TBD)- 26pts

So as a child of Colombian parents, my whole family and I are ecstatic that Colombia has yet another chance to play in what is the most viewed sporting event in the world. 476139292.jpg
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Now, stepping out of my Colombian background, and stepping into a soccer fanatic role, my second favorite team has also made it to the World Cup!

ARGENTINA!
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/lionel-messi-leads-argentinas-boycott-on-speaking-to-the-media

Argentina has clinched the No.3 spot with a hat-trick from the greatest player of our generation, Lionel Messi.

Arguably one of the most passionate countries in the world when it comes to soccer, now see a possibility for revenge after losing the 2014 World Cup to the German machines.
I call them machines because that is how the play (at least in my humble opinion). The Germans are dedicated and relentless; and obviously a force to be reckoned with!

Now that both of my teams are qualified, I believe its time to plan a summer trip to Russia next year to witness a sporting spectacle. It has always been my dream to go to a World Cup and finally at the age of 26, I see it as a possibility!

Comment if your team is taking the flight to Russia also!

As always any feedback or advice is greatly appreciated! Look forward to hearing from you all!

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