Issues with World Cup Tournament Format

1) Too Long
2) Over half the teams progress to the next round
3) Groups are not balanced
4) Long qualification process for a 3 match knockout effectively
5) Does not necessarily reward consistency
6) Only a World Cup in name
7) Trying to ensure India and Pakistan reach business end after 2007 shambles
8) Too many formalities
9) Too many games a team can afford to lose
10) Opens up higher risk of fixed matches due to matches team can afford to lose