No where in the article does it talk about the confederations merging. Only the WC 1/2 spots.
Where in the article does it say it is only the the playoff? It doesn't. It is preliminary talks but there are several hints it is a wider merger. Direct quotes like...
Sheikh Salman, who also hinted at revamping the World Cup qualifying format in Asia, said they had plenty of time to discuss any possible slot shifts with the 11 nation OFC.
"This is a decision that should be taken by FIFA as well about the half slot, but we will wait, we have time, but this is something that we should look at for the future," he said.
"So far this is just in the beginning stages. I think we need to look at the two continents as a whole, not just by inviting ... because what is going to be left from Oceania."
The world governing body's president Sepp Blatter suggested earlier this month he wanted the playoff system scrapped which appears to support the AFC-OFC move.
The 77-year-old Swiss has also said recently he wanted more World Cup places for Asia and Africa.
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