World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : England beats Turkey 5-0
LONDON, Oct. 16, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Turkey by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 3 with 11 points. Turkey is bottom with one point. In their last game, England will meet second-placed Northern Ireland on November 13, while Turkey will face Romania.
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)
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
England
5:0
Turkey
5:0 (4:0)
- 16 October 1985
- London
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 11 |
 Northern Ireland | 9 |
 Finland | 8 |
 Romania | 7 |
| Turkey | 1 |
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