World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Belgium 3-0
SOFIA, Sep. 26, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Belgium by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Bulgarians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Belgium is second with 2 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet second-placed Belgium on October 27, while Belgium will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Bulgaria
3:0
Belgium
3:0 (2:0)
- 26 September 1965
- Sofia
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4 |
| Belgium | 2 |
 Israel | 0 |
Matches
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