JoshMartini007

Depends on how FIH gives priority. In the past the continental qualifiers have always been the highest priority (even higher than the host quota) so they could do that again, even if chronologically these events occur earlier. Still it would be nice to see debut nations in a sport where it is difficult for new nations to qualify (outside of host nations)

Pool B looks to be quite simple for and meanwhile Pool C may end up being a blood bath with four Top 8 nations

Thinking about it, the inter-continental play-off 2 spot basically forces their group to contain two European teams and one African team this is because they cannot be drawn against Asia, South America and CONCACAF teams and New Zealand is in the same pot. While it is likely we will have such a group, there is also a good chance (~10% by my quick and not-accurate math) that we won't. I wonder if FIFA has taken special precautions or just hope it won't come to that.

There isn't a perfect way to create pots. The continental zone pots were unfair to the non-seeded South American teams and Mexico/United States as more often than not they were put into the Group of Death. At least now it gives all nations a fair chance to be placed in a strong or weak group

Should have placed the UEFA play-off teams in Pot 3, would have made things a lot fairer

Short track relay is already a bit chaotic so a mixed relay just adds to it.

Yeah, as much as I'd like to see 10+ medals in Short Track, that would be best case scenario. 7-8 would be a good showing.

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I feel all the bobsleds should be the same. They did it with the women's monobob in 2022 and from a spectator point of view it looked as if the best drivers performed the best.

To be fair that quota was originally awarded to Ireland, but Australia argued for continental representation despite not being in the top 40 and were awarded it. As a compromise, they allowed Ireland to compete.

Short track isn't for the faint of heart. It's a bit scary that the success or failure of our Olympics will largely depend on this sport.

Teqball at least has some relevance in Asia (still doesn't belong), but Padel has never had a medalist from Asia at the World Championship level.

Let's just invite all of the remaining teams and move straight to a 64-team tournament

I've seen it a few times at lower levels. Usually the B team is a lot hungrier to show they belong to the A team

FIFA had an opportunity to better balance the distribution. I would have taken one from Asia and CONCACAF and given them to Europe and then allow Europe two entrants to the inter-continental play-offs

Just for fun, here are the third place nations after removing the sixth team results (if applicable). This would have been the alternate to using the Nations League Rankings. - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points (+2) - 7 points (-1) ---- - 7 points (-2) - 7 points (-5) - 7 points (-6) - 6 points (0) - 6 points (-7) - 6 points (-8) - 4 points - 3 points