World Cup play-offs in host nation , do you like?

World Cup play-offs in host nation , do you like?

happened in 1934...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1934_FIFA_World_Cup
Host country  Italy Dates 27 May � 10 June
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1934_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification

May 24, 1934, Rome, Italy -  United States 4 - 2  Mexico

only 4 days before World Cup finals start

at least All Whites can enjoy the journey even if they lost in play-off
& they can get worldwide attention halu2009-06-20 15:36:13

I like two group stages