The Welsh football (soccer) team qualified for the World Cup finals in 1958. What were the circumstances of their entry?
- They won a play-off match with Israel who were grouped with various Arab nations - none of whom would play them.
- Scotland dropped out due to financial pressures and Wales, being near neighbours, were invited to take their place.
- They topped their qualifying group.
- All the countries that applied to enter were allowed into the competition.
Answer
The correct answer is A) They won a play-off match with Israel who were grouped with various Arab nations - none of whom would play them..
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