World Cup 2002 : Sweden held to a 1-1 draw by Argentina but qualifies for the Round of 16
RIFU, Jun. 12, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Sweden tied 1-1 with Argentina (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Miyagi Stadium.
No goals in the first half and one each in the second, Svensson ('59) for Sweden, Crespo ('88) for Argentina.
Sweden advance to the Round of 16. Argentina is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1934)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950, 1994) Fourth Place (1938)
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)
Sweden
1:1
Argentina
1:1 (0:0)
- 12 June 2002
- 15:30
- Rifu
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 5 |
 England | 5 |
| Argentina | 4 |
 Nigeria | 1 |
Matches
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