The Forever World Cup Simulator has just introduced a vintage =4]16-team World Cup tournament, which borrows some elements from the 1974 World Cup held in West Germany.
Qualification Process
CAF (Africa): 1 slot
All 54 CAF teams will participate in a home-and-away knockout stage to determine one finalist.
AFC + OFC (Asia and Oceania): 1 slot
The lowest-ranked 28 teams will compete in a preliminary round. The best 7 teams will join other 29 teams to compete in a Swiss model group stage, where the top eight qualify for a knockout stage to determine one finalist.
South America: 3.5 slots
Teams are divided into three groups, with group winners qualifying directly for the finals. The fourth team will face a UEFA team in an intercontinental playoff.
CONCACAF (North America): 1 slot
All 41 CONCACAF teams will enter a preliminary stage, with the top 8 progressing to the second round. The best 4 from this round will compete to determine one finalist.
UEFA (Europe): 8 slots
UEFA teams will be split into 9 groups. The top 8 group winners qualify for the finals, while the last group winner faces a South American team in an intercontinental playoff.
Host Nation: 1 slot
The host nation automatically qualifies for the tournament.
World Cup Finals
The finals will feature 16 teams competing in a group stage.
Teams will be divided into 4 groups, with group winners and runners-up advancing to a second group stage.

The top four teams will then enter the semi-finals, ultimately competing for the title of World Cup Champion.
[ 2024-10-20 15:25:48 CET ] [ Original post ]