World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Switzerland draw 1-1 with France
Oct. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland tied 1-1 with France (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Swiss second in Group 4 with 17 points. France is third with 17 points. In their last game, Switzerland will meet Ireland on October 12, while France will face Cyprus.
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)
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Switzerland
1:1
France
1:1 (0:0)
- 8 October 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Israel | 18 |
| Switzerland | 17 |
| France | 17 |
 Ireland | 16 |
 Cyprus | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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