The Hex is going to be an Octagon for WC qualifying. Top 8 teams will be playing 14 matches to qualify out of CONCACAF. The 5 highest rated teams will be automatically placed in the final 8 with everybody else in the region getting a shot at taking one of the 3 remaining spots in a preliminary qualifying round. I like the idea of giving everybody in the region a shot even if it’s a lottery ticket chance for a minnow to advance.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-wo...w-world-cup-qualifying-formatschedule-changes
https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-wo...w-world-cup-qualifying-formatschedule-changes