Record entry for 2010 World Cup

IFA has confirmed a record number of nations will attempt to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007 - 11:38

IFA has confirmed a record number of nations will attempt to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

No fewer than 204 of FIFA’s 208 registered national teams have entered the preliminary stages, leaving just the Philippines, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam and Laos outside of the competition.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: South Africa Place: Philippines Place: Laos Event: 2010 World Cup Event: 2002 World Cup Event: South Pacific Games Organisation: IFA Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Bhutan Organisation: FIFA Congress Organisation: Oceania Football Confederation Organisation: OFC

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