World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Belgium beats Turkey 3-1
ISTAMBUL, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Turkey by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Belgians second in Group 7 with 12 points. Turkey is third with 7 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet San Marino on June 7, while Turkey will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Turkey
1:3
Belgium
1:3 (1:3)
- 30 April 1997
- 20:30
- Istambul
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 15 |
| Belgium | 12 |
| Turkey | 7 |
 Wales | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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