World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : England defeats Italy 2-0
LONDON, Nov. 16, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Italy by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
5527
Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970)
England
2:0
Italy
2:0 (1:0)
- 16 November 1977
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 10 |
| Italy | 8 |
 Finland | 4 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.