World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Albania 3-1
BRUSSELS, Oct. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Albania by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet third-placed Greece on December 19, while Albania will face Poland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Albania at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Belgium
3:1
Albania
3:1 (0:0)
- 17 October 1984
- Brussels
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 |
 Poland | 2 |
| Albania | 0 |
 Greece | 0 |
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