World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Norway beats Hungary 3-0
OSLO, Oct. 9, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Hungary by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Norvegians top of Group 3 with 6 points. Hungary is third with 3 points. In their next game, Norway will meet second-placed Switzerland on November 10, while Hungary will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1938)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Norway
3:0
Hungary
3:0 (0:0)
- 9 October 1996
- 20:00
- Oslo
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6 |
 Switzerland | 3 |
| Hungary | 3 |
 Azerbaijan | 3 |
 Finland | 0 |
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