1950 FIFA World Cup qualification 1950 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 34 teams entered the qualification rounds of the 1950 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Brazil, as the hosts, and Italy, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. The remaining 32 teams were divided into 10 groups, based on geographical considerations, as follows: However, due to the withdrawals of India, Scotland and Turkey after qualifying, only 13 teams actually competed in the final tournament. A total of 19 teams played at least one qualifying match. A total of 26
1950 FIFA World Cup squads coach: Milorad Arsenijević Head coach: Octavio Vial Head coach: Guillermo Eizaguirre Head coach: Walter Winterbottom Head coach: Arturo Bucciardi Head coach: William Jeffrey Head coach: George Raynor Head coach: Ferruccio Novo Head coach: Manuel Fleitas Solich Head coach: Juan López Head coach: Mario Pretto Each national team had to submit a squad of 22 players. All the teams included 2 goalkeepers, except Switzerland, Spain, Sweden and Italy who called three. Jorge 'George' Robledo of Newcastle United was the only player to play for a club outside of his country in the tournament. 1950 FIFA World Cup squads Below are the