World Cup 1958 Qualifiers : Hungary beats Bulgaria 4-1
BUDAPEST, Jun. 23, 1957 (AMP) — Sweden 58 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Bulgaria by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 3 with 2 points. Bulgaria is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet third-placed Bulgaria on September 15, while Bulgaria will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Hungary
4:1
Bulgaria
4:1 (3:0)
- 23 June 1957
- Budapest
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2 |
 Norway | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 2 |
Matches
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