World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Sweden and England play out 0-0 draw
SOLNA, Sep. 6, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Sweden tied 0-0 with England, in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 2 with 8 points. Sweden is second with 6 points. In their last game, England will meet third-placed Poland on October 11, while Sweden will face Albania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
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 at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 8 appearances (first in 1950)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Sweden
0:0
England
0:0 (0:0)
- 6 September 1989
- Solna
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 8 |
| Sweden | 6 |
 Poland | 2 |
 Albania | 0 |
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