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The world cup was cancelled in 1942 due to the world war. the 1946 world cup was cancelled as no country came forward to hoist it Europe and America said that such huge amount of money for stadium work , could be better spent on redeveloping their country. But then Brazil came forward to hoist theworld cup in 1950.

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When was the World Cup cancelled in what years?

The world cup was cancelled in 1942, 1946 because of world war 2.


Why was the World Cup cancelled twice?

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Where was 1942 World Cup to be held?

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