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3 countries that came close to pulling out of the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as the biggest stage in international football, but over the years, several countries have come dangerously close to missing out; not because of results on the pitch, but due to politics, conflict, and internal decisions. The post 3 countries that came close to

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