World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : England defeats Finland 5-0
LONDON, Oct. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Finland by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 3 with 2 points. Finland is third with 2 points. In their next game, England will meet Turkey on November 14, while Finland will face Turkey.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 7 appearances (first in 1950)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Finland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
England
5:0
Finland
5:0 (2:0)
- 17 October 1984
- London
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 2 |
 Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Finland | 2 |
 Turkey | 0 |
 Romania | 0 |
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