World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : England hold Sweden to 0-0
LONDON, Oct. 19, 1988 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : England tied 0-0 with Sweden, in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result left both teams tied in the second place of Group 2 with one point. In their next game, Sweden will meet Albania on November 5, while England will face Albania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 8 appearances (first in 1950)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Sweden at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
England
0:0
Sweden
0:0 (0:0)
- 19 October 1988
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Poland | 2 |
| England | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
 Albania | 0 |
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