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World Cup Debut Challenge (Part 2)

Guess when these countries first stepped onto the biggest stage!

World Cup Debut Challenge (Part 2)
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Some countries have been at the World Cup from day one. Others? They just made their debut in recent years.

England? They didn’t play until 1950. They invented the game, then took a 20-year nap. Bolivia? They’ve been in it since 1930—right from the beginning.

Iceland finally made it in 2018. Panama too. But what about the rest? Think you’ve got this figured out? You're probably gonna be surprised.

You’ll guess that some teams have been around forever, while others might seem like they just qualified last week. Either way, you're in for some shockers.

Think you know your soccer history? Let’s see if you can hit the back of the net with these questions!

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Dutch East Indies?

[D] 1938 | Colonial representatives traveled furthest ever, competing once before Indonesia's independence and name change.

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Northern Ireland?

[B] 1958 | Irish squad reached quarterfinals immediately, exceeding expectations during their stunning Swedish debut.

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Tunisia?

[C] 1978 | North Africans defeated Mexico memorably, announcing Arab football's arrival on Argentina's grand stage.

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Colombia?

[A] 1962 | South American neighbors hosted while Colombian players experienced their first global tournament.

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Türkiye?

[C] 1954 | Ottoman football successors qualified for Switzerland, bridging continents with their maiden tournament.

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East Germany?

[B] 1974 | Communist state famously defeated West Germany neighbors during their only tournament appearance ever.

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Wales?

[C] 1958 | Dragons finally roared in Sweden, featuring teenage legend Pelé's opponents in quarterfinals.

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West Germany?

[A] 1954 | Postwar German squad stunned everyone by winning their debut tournament in Switzerland miraculously.

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Bulgaria?

[B] 1962 | Balkan nation traveled to Chile, starting their decades-long World Cup participation journey.

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Iran?

[B] 1978 | Persian squad competed months before revolution transformed their nation completely and forever.

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Scotland?

[A] 1954 | Tartan Army supporters celebrated their team's long-awaited debut in neutral Swiss mountains.

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England?

[D] 1950 | Football's inventors shockingly skipped early tournaments before finally appearing in distant Brazil.

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North Korea?

[D] 1966 | Mysterious Asian underdogs shocked Italy, creating unforgettable memories during their English campaign.

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Zaire?

[D] 1974 | Central African pioneers competed memorably despite suffering heavy defeats throughout tournament matches.

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Cuba?

[B] 1938 | Caribbean islanders sailed to France, bringing tropical passion to European tournament grounds unexpectedly.

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Algeria?

[B] 1982 | Desert Foxes upset West Germany famously, though controversial results ended their Spanish dreams.

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U.S.S.R?

[C] 1958 | Soviet footballers emerged from Iron Curtain isolation, impressively competing in Scandinavian tournament.

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Morocco?

[D] 1970 | North African nation pioneered Arab football, competing admirably in high-altitude Mexican conditions.

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Israel?

[D] 1970 | Middle Eastern representatives qualified through complex political circumstances for Mexican tournament debut.

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Honduras?

[A] 1982 | Central Americans qualified impressively, drawing Spain during their exciting Spanish tournament experience.

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Haiti?

[D] 1974 | Caribbean underdogs qualified remarkably, representing CONCACAF proudly in German summer heat nationwide.

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El Salvador?

[B] 1970 | Central Americans competed amid domestic turmoil, marking their solitary World Cup appearance historically.

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South Korea?

[A] 1954 | Asian representatives battled bravely in Switzerland despite facing massive experience gaps against Europeans.

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Portugal?

[C] 1966 | Portuguese stars shone brightly in England, with Eusébio dazzling during their brilliant debut.

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Australia?

[C] 1974 | Socceroos traveled halfway across Earth, beginning their intermittent World Cup qualification success.

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World Cup Debut Challenge (Part 2)

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