World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : France beats Belgium 3-2
PARIS, Apr. 29, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Belgium by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 2 with 9 points. France is third with 6 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet third-placed France on September 9, while France will face Belgium.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France
3:2
Belgium
3:2 (3:1)
- 29 April 1981
- Paris
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9 |
 Ireland | 7 |
| France | 6 |
 Netherlands | 6 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
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