Football player countries list:
Algeria:
World cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for welish footbal with stars such as Ivor Alichurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Walesmade its only world cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Argentina:
World Cup record
Year Round
1930 Runners-up
1954 Did not enter
1958 Round 1
1965 Round 1
1966 Quarterfinals
1970
1974 Round 2
1978 Winners
1982 Round2
1986 Winners
1990 Final Runners-up
1994 Round 2
1998 Quarterfinals
2002 Round 1
2006 Quarterfinals
Argentina is one of the most successful national football team in the world, having won two World cups, in the year 1978 and 1986, Diego Maradona, their star player in 19860 and 1990 is arguably the greatest player in the world cup history.
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Australia:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter final
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Alchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and , of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and walles made its only world cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Austria:
World cup record
1930 - Did not enter
1934 - Fourth place
1938 - Qualified, but withdrew after Anschluss to Germany, to play in a United German team
1950 - Withdrew
1954 - Third place
1958 - Round 1
1962 - Withdrew
1966 to 1974 - Did not qualify
1978 - Quarterfinal
1982 - Quarterfinal
1986 - Did not qualify
1990 - Round 1
1994 - Did not qualify
1998 - Round 1
2002 to 2006 - Did not qualify
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Belgium:
World cup record
1930 - Round 1
1934 - Round 1
1938 - Withdrew
1954 - Round 1
1970 - Round 1
1974 - Did not qualify
1978 - Did not qualify
1982 - Round 2
1986 - Fourth place
1990 - Round 2
1994 - Round 2
1998 - Round 1
2002 - Round 2
2006 - Did not qualify
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Brazil:
world cup brazil By Year
Year Round
1930 Round 1
1934 Round 1
1938 Semi-finals
1950 Final
1954 Quarter-finals
1958 Champions
1962 Champions
1966 Round 1
1970 Champions
1974 Semi-finals
1978 Semi-finals
1982 Group Round
1986 Quarter-finals
1990 Round
1994 Champions
1998 Final
2002 Champions
2006 Quarter-finals
Brazil are the most successful national football team in the history of the World Cup, with five wins (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).
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Bulgaria:
Bulgaria enjoyed the finest world cup in 1994 as they were outstanding in the competition, comfortably reaching the semi finals and in the process they beat the holders, Germany in the quarter finals.
World Cup record
1930 - Did not enter
1934 - Withdrew during qualifying
1938 - Did not qualify
1950 - Did not enter
1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Did not qualify
1962 - Round 1
1966 - Round 1
1970 - Round 1
1974 - Round 1
1978 - Did not qualify
1982 - Did not qualify
1986 - Round 2
1990 - Did not qualify
1994 - Fourth place
1998 - Round 1
2002 - Did not qualify
2006 - Did not qualify
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Cameroon:
World Cup record
1982 - Round 1
1986 - Did not qualify
1990 - Quarterfinals
1994 - Round 1
1998 - Round 1
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Did not qualify
Cameroon was the first African side to reach the last eight of the World Cup in 1990, losing to England in extra time. They beat Argentina in the opening match of the 1990 finals and Roger Milla was the star of Italia 90.
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Colombia:
World Cup Colombia
World Cup Record
1930 - Did not enter
1934 - Did not enter
1938 - Withdrew
1950 - Did not enter
1954 - Did not enter
1958 - Did not qualify
1962 - Group Stage
1966 to 1986 - Did not qualify
1990 - Round Of Sixteen
1994 - Group Stage
1998 - Group Stage
2002 - Did not qualify
2006 - Did not qualify
At world cup 90, Colombia defeated United Arab Emirates 2-0, lost to Yugoslavia 1-0 and earned their place in the Round Of Sixteen after a dramatic 1-1 draw with West Germany, which would later win the cup. Colombia would be the only side the Germans did not beat on their road to the cup. They could only manage a first round position end in the 1994 and 1998 world cup finals.
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Czechoslovakia:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Denmark:
World Cup Denmark
World Cup
1930 to 1954 - Did not enter
1958 - Did not qualify
1962 - Did not enter
1966 to 1982 - Did not qualify
1986 - Round 2
1990 - Did not qualify
1994 - Did not qualify
1998 - Quarterfinals
2002 - Round 2
2006 - Did not qualify
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Ecuador:
World Cup Ecuador
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 - Withdrew
1954 - Did not enter
1958 - Did not enter
1962 to 1998 - Did not qualify
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Round 2
Ecuador recently enjoyed success, making their first World Cup qualification in 2002, and qualifying again for the 2006 World Cup in which they made the second round, losing to England.
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England:
World Cup England
Ron Greenwood's England were eliminated out of the 1982 World Cup without losing a match, then his successor Bobby Robson fared better, reaching the quarter finals of the 1986 World Cup and finishing fourth in the tournament four years later. They won the trophy when staged in England in the year 1966.
Mosty Capped players
Player Name
1 Peter Shilton
2 Bobby Moore
3 Bobby Charlton
4 Billy Wright
5 David Beckham
6 Bryan Robson
8 Gary Neville
9 Ray Wilkins
10 Gary Lineker
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France:
World Cup France
World Cup record
Year Finish
1930 Round 1
1934 Round 1
1954 Round
1958 Third place
1962 Did not qualify
1966 Round 1
1978 Round 1
1982 Fourth place
1986 Third place
1998 Champions
2002 Round
2006 Runners-up
The crowning moment of their glory was when they soundly beat the defending holders Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup Final in 1998. In the first half, taking advantage of poor Brazilian marking at defensive set pieces, Zinédine Zidane scored two headed goals from France's corner kicks. Brazil was unable to find the net despite Desailly getting sent off and Emmanuel Petit adding a third goal in the last minute of normal time to seal the win for France. France's inaugural win also made them the first host in 20 years to win the World Cup. An estimated one million people took to the Paris streets to celebrate that night.
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Germany:
Germany has won the World Cup on 3 occasions, behind only Brazil (five titles) and Italy (four titles). The Germans finished as runners-up four times, two more than any other team. Within regards of semifinal appearances, Germany leads with eleven, one more than Brazil's ten, which had participated in 2 more tournaments (all 18, in fact). Germany has also qualified for all the world cups they had entered, and was not allowed from entering the post-war 1950 tournament for political reasons.
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Greece:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Holland:
World Cup Holland
World Cup
Year Finish
1930 Did not enter
1934 Round 1
1938 Round 1
1974 Runner-up
1978 Runner-up
1990 Round 2
1994 Quarter-finals
1998 Fourth place
2002 Did not qualify
2006 Round 2
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Iran:
World cup Iran
1978 Round 1
1998 Round 1
2006 Round 1
In November 1997, Iran qualified for the 1998 World Cup after beating Australia in a playoff series. Both matches finished undecided, but Iran managed to progress due to the away goals rule. Iran held Australia to a 1-1 draw at home, and a 2-2 draw in Melbourne; however, since Iran had scored more away goals, they were able to qualify for the Cup. Iran also enjoyed their first World Cup win in that tournament, defeating the United States 2-1.
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Ireland:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Israel:
World Cup Israel
World Cup record
1930 - Did not enter
1970 - Round 1
The Israel National Football Team has taken part in four different continents: Asia, Africa, South America and Oceania in the Football World Cup qualifiers, prior settling in Europe as a member of UEFA.
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Italy:
World Cup record
Year Finish
1930 Did not enter
1934 Winners
1938 Winners
1950 Round 1
1954 Round 1
1958 Did not qualify
1962 Round One
1966 Round 1
1970 Runners up
1974 Round One
1978 Fourth place
1982 Winners
1986 Round of 16
1990 Third place
1994 Runners up
1998 Quarterfinals
2002 Second Round
2006 Winners
Italy is among the top sides in world football and the second most successful national team in World Cup play, having won 4 World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), just one fewer than Brazil.
Italy won the 2006 world cup finals, defeating France in the final.
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Mexico:
World Cup
1930 - Round 1
1934 - Did not qualify
1938 - Withdrew
1950 - Round 1
1954 - Round 1
1958 - Round 1
1962 - Round 1
1966 - Round 1
1970 - Quarterfinals
1986 - Quarterfinals
1994 - Round 2
1998 - Round 2
2002 - Round 2
2006 - Round 2
Since the 1990s, Mexico has been one of the most regular nations in the world, having enjoyed four consecutive World Cups, and reaching the second round on the four times.
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Morocco:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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New Zealand:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Northern Ireland:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Paraguay:
World Cup Paraguay
World Cup record
1930 - Round 1
1934 - Did not enter
1938 - Did not enter
1950 - Round 1
1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Round 1
1962 to 1982 - Did not qualify
1986 - Round 2
1990 - Did not qualify
1994 - Did not qualify
1998 - Round 2
2002 - Round 2
2006 - Round 1
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Peru:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Poland:
Poland surprisingly lost their first match of 2006 World Cup to Ecuador. The final score was 2-0 with goals from Carlos Tenorio and Agustin Delgado. Poland lost to group winners Germany on June 14th, final score 1-0 with a goal by Oliver Neuville in the last minute, thus confirming their exit from the World Cup 2006. Then they defeated also out Costa Rica 2-1 with both Polish goals scored by Bosacki.
In the World Cup, Poland finished third twice: in 1974 and 1982.
World Cup record
1930 - Did not enter
1934 - Did not qualify
1938 - Round 1
1950 - Did not qualify
1954 - Withdrew
1958 to 1970 - Did not qualify
1974 - 3rd place
1978 - Round 2
1982 - 3rd place
1986 - Round 2
1990 to 1998 - Did not qualify
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Round 1
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Portugal:
Portugals debut World Cup appearance was in 1966, where the Portuguese reached their first semi final. In that year they lost only to the eventual world cup winners England. Portugal finished in third place and Eusébio was considered the best player of the tournament. The next two occasions Portugal qualified for the World Cup were 1986 and 2002, with Portugal exiting in the first round both occasions.
World Cup record
Year Round
1966 Semifinals (Third Place)
2002 Round 1
2006 Semifinals
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Romania:
Romania is one of only four national sides to take part in the first three World Cups. However, they then qualified only once between the 1950 and 1986 competitions. Romania then had a solid run through the 1990s, progressing to the second round or better in three consecutive World Cups. The period was notable by the 1994 World Cup where Romania, led by Gheorghe Hagi, made the quarterfinals and upset Argentina 3-2 before losing to Sweden on penalty kicks.
World Cup record
1930 - Round 1
1934 - Round 1
1938 - Round 1
1950 - Did not enter
1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Did not qualify
1962 - Withdrew
1966 - Did not qualify
1970 - Round 1
1974 to 1986 - Did not qualify
1990 - Round 2
1994 - Quarterfinals
1998 - Round 2
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Russia:
In the 1994 World Cup, Russia was selected into group B with Cameroon, Sweden, and Brazil. Russia lost its first two matches 2-0 Brazil 3-1 to Sweden. Out already, Russia smashed Cameroon 6-1 with Oleg Salenko scoring a record of five goals in a single world cup match. Russia was eliminated from the tournament with three points from one win and two losses. In 2002 they were knocked out in the first round.
1994 - Round 1
1998 - Did not qualify
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Did not qualify
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Saudi Arabia:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Scotland:
Despite enjoying many appearances in the world cup finals, the Scots have failed to surpass the first round, they came really close in 1978 and 1990. They were only five minutes away from reaching the second round in the 1990 world cup.
Year Finish
1930 Did not enter
1934 Did not enter
1938 Did not enter
1950 Withdrew
1954 Round 1
1958 Round 1
1962 Did not qualify
1966 Did not qualify
1970 Did not qualify
1974 Round
1978 Round one
1982 Round one
1986 Round one
1990 Round one
1994 Did not qualify
1998 Round one
2002 Did not qualify
2006 Did not qualify
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South Africa:
South Africa made the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, however did not get out of the first round each time. They did host and win the 1996 African Nations Cup and will host the 2010 World Cup, the first African nation to host the world cup.
World Cup
1930 to 1962 - Did not enter
1994 - Did not qualify
1998 - Round 1
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Did not qualify
2010 - Qualified automatically as host nation
Great players
Shaun Bartlett
Doctor Khumalo
Benni McCarthy
Lucas Radebe
Quinton Fortune
Aaron Mokoena
Siyabonga Nomvete
Sibusiso Zuma
Hans Vonk
Bradley Carnell
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South Korea:
Without doubt the 2002 world cup finals held in Japan and Korea was a mighty success, South Korea finished in the semi finals, only suffering defeat against Germany.
World Cup record
1930 to 1950 - Did not enter
1954 - Round 1
1958 - Did not enter
1962 - Did not qualify
1966 - Withdrew
1970 to 1982 - Did not qualify
1986 - Round 1
1990 - Round 1
1994 - Round 1
1998 - Round 1
2002 - Fourth place
2006 - Round 1
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Spain:
Spain has a reputation for underachievement in the FIFA World Cup, with their best finish being fourth place in 1950 despite often being among the pre-tournament favorites. They often start well, but struggle considerably in the later stages.
World Cup record
Year Finish
1930 Did not enter
1934 Quarter-final
1938 Did not enter
1950 Fourth place
1954 Did not qualify
1958 Did not qualify
1962 Round
1966 Round
1970 Did not qualify
1974 Did not qualify
1978 Round 1
1982 Round 2
1986 Quarter-final
1990 Second Round
1994 Quarter-final
1998 Round one
2002 Quarter-final
2006 second round
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Sweden:
Sweden has traditionally been a tough side in world football, with eleven World Cup appearances and three medals. The Swedish team finished runners up in 1958, when it was the host team, being beaten by Brazil 5-2 in the final (Brazil's first finals success). Sweden has also finished third twice, in 1950 and 1994. In 1938, they finished fourth.
Year Finish
1930 Did not enter
1934 Quarterfinals
1938 Fourth place
1950 Third place
1954 Did not qualify
1958 Runners-up
1962 Did not qualify
1966 Did not qualify
1970 Round one
1974 Round one
1978 Round one
1982 Did not qualify
1986 Did not qualify
1990 Round one
1994 Third place
1998 Did not qualify
2002 Round 2
2006 Round 2
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Switzerland:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Turkey:
Turkey have not always been the most successful of nations within regards to the world cup, however it was all change in the 2002 world cup finals as they reached the last four of the competition, only suffering defeat against eventual champions, Brazil.
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Tunisia:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Uraquay:
Winners: 1930 and 1950
Second Round: 1990 and 1986
Urusguay are most famous for winning the first ever world cup finals in the eyar 1930. They have enjoyed good world cup's including the 1990 world cup finals, suffering defeat against the hosts, Italy.
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USA:
World Cup record
Year Round
1930 Semi-finals
1934 Round 1
1938 Withdrew
1950 Round 1
1954 to 1986 Did not qualify
1990 Round 1
1994 Round 2
1998 Round 1
2002 Quarterfinals
2006 Round 1
The United States were the hosts of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, despite soccer being relatively unpopular in the country compared to its more established sports, such as American football, basketball, and baseball. Despite football's lowly position in the states sports hierarchy, the U.S.-hosted 1994 tournament still holds the World Cup record for attendance at nearly 70,000 per match[14] and has been considered among the most successful World Cups in history. The U.S. made it to the second round for the first time in modern history. In the second round, the U.S. lost to eventual winners Brazil, 1-0, even though Brazil played much of the match with only ten players after a red card. The competition was still considered an overwhelming success for U.S. football.
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USSR:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Wales:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Yugoslavia:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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Zaire:
World Cup record
1930 to 1938 - Did not enter
1950 to 1954 - Did not qualify
1958 - Quarter-finals
1962 to 2006 - Did not qualify
The 1950s were undoubtedly a great time for Welsh football with stars such as Ivor Allchurch, Alf Sherwood, Jack Kelsey and, of course, John Charles, pulling on the famous red shirt and Wales made its only World Cup competition in 1958, however, their qualification was fortunate to say the least.
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