World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Germany beats Sweden 2-1
SOLNA, Sep. 26, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Sweden by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Germans top of Group 2 with 5 points. Sweden is second with 3 points. In their last game, Germany will meet third-placed Cyprus on November 14, while Sweden will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Germany at the World Cup
- 1 title (1954)
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954) Third Place (1934) Fourth Place (1958)
Sweden
1:2
Germany
1:2 (1:1)
- 26 September 1965
- Solna
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5 |
| Sweden | 3 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
Matches
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