Countries that Replaced Withdrawn Teams in the FIFA World Cup

Over the years, several nations have received unexpected World Cup opportunities when other qualified teams withdrew, were banned, or were otherwise unable to participate.

Below are some of the most notable replacements in FIFA World Cup history:

1. France invited after Scotland and Turkey withdrew — 1950 World Cup

Following the withdrawals of Scotland and Turkey from the 1950 FIFA World Cup, FIFA extended invitations to France, Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland to fill the vacant slots. France accepted the invitation but later withdrew as well.

2. Switzerland and Turkey advanced after qualification withdrawals — 1950 qualifiers

During the 1950 World Cup qualification process, several teams, including Austria and Belgium, withdrew. Their exits enabled Switzerland and Turkey to progress without completing the final qualification matches.

4. Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay qualified after withdrawals

In the 1950 World Cup qualifiers, the withdrawals of Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru allowed several South American teams—Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay—to qualify automatically.

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