World Cup 1954 : Yugoslavia defeats France 1-0
LAUSANNE, Jun. 16, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Yugoslavia defeated France by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne.
All the action happened in the first half, with Yugoslav striker Miloš Milutinović goal in the 15th minute.
The result put the Yugoslav second in Group 1 with 2 points. In their last game, Yugoslavia will meet group leaders Brazil at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise on June 19, while France will face Mexico.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Yugoslavia
1:0
France
1:0 (1:0)
- 16 June 1954
- 18:00
- Lausanne
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 2 |
| Yugoslavia | 2 |
| France | 0 |
 Mexico | 0 |
Matches
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