1950 FIFA World Cup qualification

A total of 34 teams entered the qualification rounds of the 1950 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Brazil, as the hosts, and Italy, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. The remaining 32 teams were divided into 10 groups, based on geographical considerations, as follows: * Groups 1 to 6 – Europe: 7 places, contested by 18 teams (including Israel and Syria). * Groups 7 to 9 – The Americas: 6 places, contested by 10 teams. * Group 10 – Asia: 1 place, contested by 4 teams.

1950 FIFA World Cup qualification

A total of 34 teams entered the qualification rounds of the 1950 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Brazil, as the hosts, and Italy, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. The remaining 32 teams were divided into 10 groups, based on geographical considerations, as follows: * Groups 1 to 6 – Europe: 7 places, contested by 18 teams (including Israel and Syria). * Groups 7 to 9 – The Americas: 6 places, contested by 10 teams. * Group 10 – Asia: 1 place, contested by 4 teams.