World Cup 1958 : France beats Germany 6-3 to claim World Cup third place
GOTHENBURG, Jun. 28, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : France secured the consolation of third place at the 1958 FIFA World Cup with a 6-3 win against Germany (halftime: 3-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg.
Just Fontaine served up another goal feast
France dominated the first half thanks to goals from Fontaine ('16, '36) and Kopa ('27 on penalty). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Frenchs further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Fontaine '50, '89 and Douis '78).
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Germany at the World Cup
- 1 title (1954)
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954) Third Place (1934)
France
6:3
Germany
6:3 (3:1)
- 28 June 1958
- 17:00
- Gothenburg
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