World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : England beats Poland 2-1
LONDON, Oct. 9, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Poland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the English top of Group 2 with 6 points. In their next game, England will meet Georgia on November 9, while Poland will face Moldova.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 9 appearances (first in 1950)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Poland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1938)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974, 1982)
England
2:1
Poland
2:1 (2:1)
- 9 October 1996
- 21:00
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 6 |
 Italy | 6 |
| Poland | 0 |
 Georgia | 0 |
 Moldova | 0 |
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