World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Belgium beats Wales 3-2 to qualify for next round
BRUSSELS, Oct. 11, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Wales by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. Belgium advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Wales is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Belgium
3:2
Wales
3:2 (3:0)
- 11 October 1997
- 20:00
- Brussels
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 19 |
| Belgium | 18 |
 Turkey | 14 |
| Wales | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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