FIFA World Cup competitions, which Germany and Brazil sought to host, were cancelled due to World War II and its aftermath. The 1950 World Cup, held in Brazil, was the first to include British participants. British teams withdrew from FIFA in 1920, partly out of unwillingness to play against the countries they had been at war with, and partly as a protest against foreign influence on football, but rejoined in 1946 following FIFA's invitation. The tournament also saw the return of 1930 champions Uruguay, who had boycotted the previous two World Cups. Uruguay won the tournament again after defeating the host nation Brazil,
Iran national football team results (1970–79) Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round Friendly Friendly Friendly Friendly 1978 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round Friendly Iran national football team results (1970–79) This is a list of official football games played by Iran national football team between 1970 and 1979.