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Argentinean magazine "El Grafico" with a cover feature on the Argentinean team for the 1938 World Cup.
Argentina submitted a late request to FIFA to take part to the World Cup in October 1937. In regard of the prestige of the team, the application was accepted. The qualification format was rearranged taking also in account the withdrawal of Japan. Two intercontinental play-offs were established.
Play-off 1 to be played between the United States and the Dutch East Indies in Rotterdam, 29 May 1938.
Play-off 2 to be played between Argentina and the winner of the Central America qualifying round in Bordeaux, 29 May 1938.
The play-off had to be played in Bordeaux on 29 May 1938 between Argentina and the winner of the Central America zone. Argentina withdrew from the competition for disagreements between the National Federation and the local clubs. Cuba, who emerged as the winner of Central America zone, qualified to the World Cup without playing a single match.
32 x 24 cms, magazine, 48 pages.
1938
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