World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : France defeats Finland 5-1
PARIS, Sep. 28, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Finland by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
The result put the French top of Group 2 with 6 points. Finland is bottom with no points. In their last game, France will meet second-placed Bulgaria on November 12, while Finland will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Finland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
France
5:1
Finland
5:1 (3:1)
- 28 September 1961
- Paris
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 6 |
 Bulgaria | 2 |
| Finland | 0 |
Matches
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