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The 2nd World War prevented the holding of a World Cup and Europe was totally devastated after 1945 so it took 5 years of reinvigorating and rebuilding from 1945-1950 before FIFa was able to offer a WC. Germany and Japan were excluded from that 1950 competition as punishment for their WW2 responsibilities and excesses.
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Why did the world cup finished on the 1938 and then started on the 1950?
It was due to the world war 2.
Why were there no world cup competitons after the 1938 world cup to the 1950 world cup?
Because of World War 2. Many countries couldn't be able to play soccer.
Who won world cup in 1942 through 1952?
Because of WWII, there were not world cups between 1938 - 1950.
In which year did France host and lose the world cup?
1938 FIFA World Cup
Why was there a massive gap in the world cup between 1938 and 1950?
There was a break in the world cup due to world war 2.
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