Shouldn't we be predicting the possibility of failing the World Cup qualifiers?

‌First of all, due to this World Cup disaster, our ranking has dropped to 4th in Asia.
Even if we make it to the final qualifiers, I don't think we can secure the 1st seed.
We are guaranteed to face one of Japan, Iran, or Australia.
Can we even win against those teams?
Even if we assume we lose, the problem is that while we can easily advance in 2nd place if we crush the teams ranked 3rd seed or lower,
if we end up facing a 3rd seed team that is strangely tough, wouldn't even the regional qualifiers be in jeopardy?
Besides, no matter how things are handled now, the team is completely fragmented...