World Cup 1990 : Belgium and Spain qualify for the Round of 16
VERONA, Jun. 21, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Spain defeated Belgium by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Míchel ('20 on penalty) and Alberto Górriz ('38).
Spain and Belgium both advance to the Round of 16.Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Spain at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Belgium
1:2
Spain
1:2 (1:2)
- 21 June 1990
- 17:00
- Verona
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5 |
| Belgium | 4 |
 Uruguay | 3 |
 South Korea | 0 |
Matches
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