World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : England beats Hungary 3-1
BUDAPEST, Jun. 6, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Hungary by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the English top of Group 4 with 7 points. Hungary is third with 5 points. In their next game, England will meet Norway on September 9, while Hungary will face Romania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Hungary
1:3
England
1:3 (1:1)
- 6 June 1981
- Budapest
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 7 |
 Romania | 6 |
| Hungary | 5 |
 Switzerland | 3 |
 Norway | 3 |
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