World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : France beats Cyprus 4-0 to qualify for 2006 World Cup
Oct. 12, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Cyprus by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. France secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Cyprus is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
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)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
France
4:0
Cyprus
4:0 (3:0)
- 12 October 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 20 |
 Switzerland | 18 |
 Israel | 18 |
 Ireland | 17 |
| Cyprus | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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