World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : France beats Bulgaria 3-1 to qualify for 1978 World Cup
PARIS, Nov. 16, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. France secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Bulgaria is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France
3:1
Bulgaria
3:1 (1:0)
- 16 November 1977
- Paris
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 5 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
 Ireland | 3 |
Matches
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