World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Sweden and Hungary play out 0-0 draw
STOCKHOLM, May. 25, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Sweden tied 0-0 with Hungary, in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 1 with 5 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet second-placed Austria on October 15, while Sweden will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Sweden
0:0
Hungary
0:0 (0:0)
- 25 May 1972
- Stockholm
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 5 |
 Austria | 2 |
| Sweden | 1 |
 Malta | 0 |
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