The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

It takes 72 games to reduce the number of teams at the World Cup from 48 to 32 [Getty Images]The World Cup has, so far, lacked an element of real jeopardy in the group stage.Granted, South Korea may disagree after a shock 1-0 defeat by South Africa on Wednesday sent Bafana Bafana into the knockout stage for the first time.But it is limited peril, because South Korea are still very likely to reach the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.A record of three points and goal difference