World Cup 1958 : Sweden beats Mexico 3-0
SOLNA, Jun. 8, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : Sweden defeated Mexico by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Rasunda Stadium in Solna.
Agne Simonsson scored dual goals
Sweden dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Agne Simonsson in the 17th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swedishs further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Liedholm '57/penalty and Simonsson '64).
The result put the Swedish top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Sweden will meet Hungary at the Rasunda Stadium on June 12, while Mexico will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Sweden
3:0
Mexico
3:0 (1:0)
- 8 June 1958
- 14:00
- Solna
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2 |
 Hungary | 0 |
 Wales | 0 |
| Mexico | 0 |
Matches
- Sweden 3-0 Mexico
- Hungary - Wales 19:00
- Mexico - Wales 19:00
- Sweden - Hungary 19:00
- Sweden - Wales 14:00
- Hungary - Mexico 19:00
World Cup History
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