World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : Belgium beats Sweden 3-2
STOCKHOLM, May. 28, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Sweden by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 3-2), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 2 with 4 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet third-placed Finland on September 23, while Sweden will face Finland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Sweden
2:3
Belgium
2:3 (2:3)
- 28 May 1953
- Stockholm
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4 |
| Sweden | 0 |
 Finland | 0 |
Matches
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