World Cup 1950 Qualifiers : Switzerland defeats Luxembourg 5-2
ZURICH, Jun. 26, 1949 (AMP) — Brazil 50 (Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Luxembourg by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1950 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 4 with 2 points. In their last game, Switzerland will meet second-placed Luxembourg on September 18, while Luxembourg will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Luxembourg at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Switzerland
5:2
Luxembourg
5:2 (3:1)
- 26 June 1949
- Zurich
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 0 |
Matches
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