Don't want more teams in FIFA World Cup? Actually, it's great for fans

Football fans would never have gotten to see a sublime array of talent if FIFA hadn't expanded the number of qualifying slots for the Asian and African regions

Thirty-two to 48. The unusually disappointing quality of the first round matches -- with some sparkling exceptions -- in the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup has raised misgivings among fans and analysts about the prospects for the expanded tournament to be hosted by the three NAFTA countries eight years from now. Will the World Cup remain the premier football competition we know it to be once more teams of dubious abilities are allowed in? 
 

Naturally, dark accusations are being bandied about of Underhand Dealings between officials of the world football governing body and various member confederations for increasing