Aside from the main European zone matches, Wales, which finished second in its group behind Czechoslovakia, was drawn into a play-off with Israel after Israel won its group by default because its three opponents, Turkey, Indonesia and Sudan, refused to play. FIFA had imposed a rule that no team would qualify without playing at least one match, something that had happened in several previous World Cups. Wales won the play-off and qualified for the first time (something they wouldn't do again until 2022). With Northern Ireland making its debut, and England and Scotland also qualifying, this World Cup was the only one to date to feature all four of the United Kingdom's Home Nations.
Aside from the main European zone matches Wales which finished second in its group behind Czechoslovakia was drawn into a play-off with Israel after Israel won its group by default because its three opponents Turkey Indonesia and Sudan refused to play FIFA had imposed a rule that no team would qualify without playing at least one match something that had happened in several previous World Cups Wales won the play-off and qualified for the first time (something they wouldn't do again until 2022) With Northern Ireland making its debut and England and Scotland also qualifying this World Cup was the only one to date to feature all four of the United Kingdom's Home Nations