World Cup 1994 Qualifiers : France defeats Sweden 2-1
PARIS, Apr. 28, 1993 (AMP) — USA 94 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Sweden by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1994 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the French top of Group 6 with 15 points. Sweden is third with 9 points. In their next game, France will meet third-placed Sweden on August 22, while Sweden will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Sweden at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
France
2:1
Sweden
2:1 (1:1)
- 28 April 1993
- Paris
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 15 |
 Bulgaria | 12 |
| Sweden | 9 |
 Austria | 6 |
 Finland | 0 |
 Israel | 0 |
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