World Cup 2002 : England beats Argentina 1-0
SAPPORO, Jun. 7, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : England defeated Argentina by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the Sapporo Dome.
All the action happened in the first half, with English midfielder David Beckham goal on penalty in the 44th minute.
The result put the English second in Group F with 4 points. Argentina is third with 3 points. In their last game, England will meet Nigeria at the Sapporo Dome on June 12, while Argentina will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 11 appearances (first in 1950)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Argentina
0:1
England
0:1 (0:1)
- 7 June 2002
- 20:30
- Sapporo
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Sweden | 4 |
| England | 4 |
| Argentina | 3 |
 Nigeria | 0 |
Matches
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