Top 5 teams that could miss out a 2014 WC spot

We had already talked about five small teams that could make it to Brazil in 2014.

Now, here is a list of 5 ‘big’ teams that could potentially miss out a place in next year’s competition along with their tournament history, scenario and chances of qualification.

5. Cameroon (CAF)

Total WC appearances so far – 6 (Did not enter till 1982)

History – Cameroon have appeared in more World Cups than any other African Team. In the 1990 WC at Italy, they made it to the Quarter Finals. Although they have never really performed well in the World Cups, they usually qualify with ease. After their first World Cup entrance in 1982, they have missed WC qualification only twice.

Qualification scenario – Ten groups of four teams are there. Winners of each group will place in five, two legged knockout matches that will determine the five CAF entrants to the World Cup. So, winning your group is a must in order to qualify.

Where they lie now – Second place in their group which consists of Libya in the first place along with Congo DR and Togo. With only one game to go, Libya have 9 points, Cameroon have 7 points, Congo DR and Togo have 6 and 4 points respectively. The final match day is a direct contest between Libya and Cameroon.

Chances of qualification – A must win match against Libya will determine if Cameroon qualify for the next round playoffs or not. If they lose or draw that game, then Libya will qualify from their group. The previous meeting between Libya and Cameroon ended 2-1 in favor of Libya. The star-studded Cameroon team has under-performed so far in qualification and a must win match against Libya might test them greatly.