World Cup 1990 : England beats Egypt 1-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
CAGLIARI, Jun. 21, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : England defeated Egypt by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Stadio Sant'Elia in Cagliari.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by English defender Mark Wright in the 58th minute.
England advance to the Round of 16. Egypt is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 9 appearances (first in 1950)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Egypt at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
England
1:0
Egypt
1:0 (0:0)
- 21 June 1990
- 21:00
- Cagliari
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
 Ireland | 3 |
 Netherlands | 3 |
| Egypt | 2 |
Matches
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