The World Cup Story: 1930-1990

In 1928 the President of FIFA, Jules Rimet invited all FIFA countries to play together in a ‘football Olympics’. Thirteen entered the first Jules Rimet Trophy or World Cup in 1930.

Can you guess which countries competed in that first competition? Write the part of the world each country came from. Choose from: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Central America, South America, Australia/New Zealand.

Which country has competed in every tournament since?

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