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Which nation was the first to refuse to participate in the FIFA World Cup due to the inclusion of professional players?
CORRECT ANSWER
England
England refused to participate in the first three World Cups (1930, 1934, 1938) due to FIFA disputes.
ALL OPTIONS
✓England
BFrance
CItaly
DArgentina
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