World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Scotland defeats Iceland 3-0
GLASGOW, Oct. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Scotland defeated Iceland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Scot top of Group 7 with 2 points. Iceland is third with 2 points. In their next game, Scotland will meet group leaders Spain on November 14, while Iceland will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Scotland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1954)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Iceland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Scotland
3:0
Iceland
3:0 (2:0)
- 17 October 1984
- Glasgow
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 2 |
 Spain | 2 |
| Iceland | 2 |
 Wales | 0 |
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