Top 5 teams that could miss out a 2014 WC spot

1. Uruguay (CONMEBOL)

Total WC appearances so far – 11

History – Uruguay are two time World Champions winning the first ever World Cup in 1930 as well as the 1950 World Cup against Brazil. Although their dominance ended after the 1950s, they still were regulars at the World Cup finals. Last time at South Africa, they impressed everyone by making it to the semi-finals, finishing the tournament in a respectable fourth place.

Qualification scenario – Four out of the nine teams from CONMEBOL region get automatic qualification, the fifth placed team plays a play0ff against the fifth placed team from Asian Qualification (Either Jordon or Uzbekistan)

Where they lie now – They presently occupy the fifth spot which means if the situation remains the same, they will have to face the winner of Jordon and Uzbekistan clash to earn a WC final spot.

Chances of qualification – Still in their own hands. Although chances of earning an automatic spot is very slim (the top four teams have at least 5 points more than Uruguay), they can very well earn a playoff spot from which they should easily qualify. But, with Venezuela and Peru lurking closely (Venezuela have the same number of points as Uruguay and Peru has 2 points less), they have to be play good football in their remaining 4 games.