World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats France 2-0
BRUSSELS, Sep. 9, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated France by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 2 with 11 points. France is fourth with 6 points. In their last game, Belgium will meet third-placed the Netherlands on October 14, while France will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Belgium
2:0
France
2:0 (1:0)
- 9 September 1981
- Brussels
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11 |
 Ireland | 8 |
 Netherlands | 7 |
| France | 6 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
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