World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : Switzerland beats Belgium 2-1
LAUSANNE, May. 20, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Belgium by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 1 with 4 points. Belgium is bottom with no points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet second-placed Sweden on May 28, while Belgium will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Switzerland
2:1
Belgium
2:1 (2:0)
- 20 May 1961
- Lausanne
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4 |
 Sweden | 2 |
| Belgium | 0 |
Matches
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