Final answer:
Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) has played the least amount of World Cup matches - only one time in 1974 where they lost all three matches without scoring a goal.
Step-by-step explanation:
The team that has played the least amount of World Cup matches is Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zaire only played in one World Cup, in 1974, and they were eliminated in the group stage after losing all three of their matches. They scored no goals and conceded 14 goals during the tournament.
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