World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Switzerland and Israel play to a 1-1 draw
Sep. 3, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland tied 1-1 with Israel (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 4 with 13 points. Israel is fourth with 12 points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet Cyprus on September 7, while Israel will face the Faroe islands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland
1:1
Israel
1:1 (1:1)
- 3 September 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 13 |
 Ireland | 13 |
 France | 13 |
| Israel | 12 |
 Cyprus | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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