World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Norway beats France 1-0
STRASBOURG, Nov. 6, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated France by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Norvegians second in Group 5 with 2 points. In their next game, Norway will meet group leaders Sweden on June 19, while France will face Norway.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
France
0:1
Norway
0:1 (0:0)
- 6 November 1968
- Strasbourg
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Sweden | 2 |
| Norway | 2 |
| France | 0 |
Matches
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