Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The team selection for the 32 spots in the 2010 FIFA World Cup began three years earlier in 2007. Which country, who had finshed third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea/Japan, did not qualify for South Africa 2010?

  1. North Korea

  2. South Korea

  3. Turkey

  4. Japan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Turkey finished third at the 2002 World Cup but failed to qualify for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. This demonstrates how even successful teams can miss qualification in subsequent tournaments. Turkey has not qualified for a World Cup since 2002.

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