World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Bulgaria 5-0
BRUSSELS, Oct. 27, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Bulgaria by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Bulgaria is second with 4 points. In their last game, Belgium will meet third-placed Israel on November 10, while Bulgaria will face Israel.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Belgium
5:0
Bulgaria
5:0 (1:0)
- 27 October 1965
- Brussels
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
 Israel | 0 |
Matches
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