France beats Belgium to reach World Cup quarterfinals
PARIS, Jun. 5, 1938 (AMP) — France 1938 : France qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1938 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win against Belgium (halftime: 2-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Stade olympique Yves-du-Manoir in Paris.
Jean Nicolas scored dual goals
France dominated the first half thanks to goals from Veinante ('1) and Nicolas ('16). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Frenchs further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Nicolas in the 69th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Preliminary Round
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France
3:1
Belgium
3:1 (2:1)
- 5 June 1938
- 17:00
- Paris
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