World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Yugoslavia beats France 1-0
BELGRADE, Apr. 18, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Yugoslavia defeated France by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Yugoslav top of Group 3 with 4 points. France is second with 4 points. In their next game, Yugoslavia will meet third-placed Norway on June 16, while France will face Norway.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
France at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Yugoslavia
1:0
France
1:0 (0:0)
- 18 April 1965
- Belgrade
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 4 |
| France | 4 |
 Norway | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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