World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Hungary and Switzerland play out 1-1 draw
BUDAPEST, Aug. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary tied 1-1 with Switzerland (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Hungarians second in Group 3 with 8 points. Switzerland is fourth with 7 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet Azerbaijan on September 10, while Switzerland will face Finland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Hungary
1:1
Switzerland
1:1 (0:0)
- 20 August 1997
- 18:30
- Budapest
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Norway | 11 |
| Hungary | 8 |
 Finland | 7 |
| Switzerland | 7 |
 Azerbaijan | 3 |
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