World Cup 1958 Qualifiers : England defeats Denmark 5-2
WOLVERHAMPTON, Dec. 5, 1956 (AMP) — Sweden 58 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Denmark by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 1 with 2 points. Denmark is bottom with no points. In their next game, England will meet second-placed Ireland on May 8, while Denmark will face England.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1950)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Denmark at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
England
5:2
Denmark
5:2 (2:1)
- 5 December 1956
- Wolverhampton
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 2 |
 Ireland | 2 |
| Denmark | 0 |
Matches
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