World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Switzerland beats England 2-1
BASEL, May. 30, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated England by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the English top of Group 4 with 5 points. Switzerland is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, England will meet second-placed Hungary on June 6, while Switzerland will face Norway.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Switzerland
2:1
England
2:1 (2:0)
- 30 May 1981
- Basel
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 5 |
 Hungary | 5 |
 Romania | 4 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
 Norway | 3 |
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