World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Bulgaria loses to East Germany 2-1 but qualifies for 1986 World Cup
KARL MARX STADT, Nov. 16, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : East Germany defeated Bulgaria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday. Bulgaria secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. East Germany is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
East Germany at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)

East Germany

2:1

Bulgaria
2:1 (2:1)
- 16 November 1985
- Karl Marx Stadt
Group 4
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 11 |
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![]() | 8 |
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