Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In which World cup the reigning World cup holder did not participate.

  1. 1934

  2. 1938

  3. 1966

  4. 1978
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Explanation

Uruguay, the winner of the inaugural 1930 World Cup, declined to participate in the 1934 tournament held in Italy. This was in protest against several European nations' refusal to travel to South America for the 1930 tournament. This remains the only time the reigning champion did not defend their title.

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