World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : France beats Ireland 1-0
PARIS, Nov. 25, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : France defeated Ireland by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the French top of Group 4 with 6 points. Ireland is second with 2 points. In their last game, France will meet third-placed Luxembourg on December 27, while Ireland will face Luxembourg.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France
1:0
Ireland
1:0 (0:0)
- 25 November 1953
- Paris
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 6 |
| Ireland | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
Matches
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