World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Switzerland 1-0
BELFAST, Oct. 14, 1964 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Switzerland by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish second in Group 5 with 2 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet third-placed Switzerland on November 14, while Switzerland will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Northern Ireland
1:0
Switzerland
1:0 (0:0)
- 14 October 1964
- Belfast
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Switzerland | 0 |
 Albania | 0 |
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