World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : England beats Northern Ireland 4-0
Mar. 26, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Northern Ireland by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the English top of Group 6 with 13 points. Northern Ireland is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, England will meet Azerbaijan on March 30, while Northern Ireland will face Poland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 11 appearances (first in 1950)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
England
4:0
Northern Ireland
4:0 (0:0)
- 26 March 2005
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 13 |
 Poland | 12 |
 Austria | 8 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
 Wales | 2 |
 Azerbaijan | 2 |
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