World Cup 1966 : Uruguay beats France 2-1
LONDON, Jul. 15, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Uruguay defeated France by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the White City Stadium in London.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Pedro Rocha ('26) and Julio César Cortés ('31).
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group 1 with 3 points. France is bottom with one point. In their last game, Uruguay will meet second-placed Mexico at the White City Stadium on July 19, while France will face England.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
France at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Uruguay
2:1
France
2:1 (2:1)
- 15 July 1966
- 19:30
- London
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 3 |
 Mexico | 1 |
 England | 1 |
| France | 1 |
Matches
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