With World Cup qualifying reaching its dramatic conclusion around the globe over the past few days, Gab Marcotti takes a slightly different approach to his Monday Musings this week. There's a look at the weird way in which teams book their place (or don't) at the World Cup, as well as the impact on national teams when a lot of players come from somewhere else.
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