World Cup 1958 : Sweden beats Hungary 2-1
SOLNA, Jun. 12, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : Sweden defeated Hungary by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Rasunda Stadium in Solna.
Kurt Hamrin scored dual goals
Sweden dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Kurt Hamrin in the 34th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swedishs further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Hamrin in the 55th minute.
The result put the Swedish top of Group 3 with 4 points. Hungary is third with one point. In their last game, Sweden will meet Wales at the Rasunda Stadium on June 15, while Hungary will face Mexico.
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)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Sweden
2:1
Hungary
2:1 (1:0)
- 12 June 1958
- 19:00
- Solna
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4 |
 Wales | 2 |
| Hungary | 1 |
 Mexico | 1 |
Matches
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