World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Sweden and Germany tied at 2-2
SOLNA, Sep. 25, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Sweden tied 2-2 with Germany (halftime: 0-2), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Germans top of Group 2 with 11 points. Sweden is second with 7 points. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Portugal on October 16, while Sweden will face Czechoslovakia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Germany at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1954, 1974)
- 10 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974) Runners-up (1966, 1982) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Sweden
2:2
Germany
2:2 (0:2)
- 25 September 1985
- Solna
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11 |
| Sweden | 7 |
 Portugal | 6 |
 Czechoslovakia | 5 |
 Malta | 1 |
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