1966 FIFA World Cup Group 3

Group 3 of the 1966 FIFA World Cup consisted of holders Brazil, Hungary, Portugal, and Bulgaria. Play began on 12 July 1966 and concluded on 20 July 1966. World Cup newcomers Portugal won the group, Hungary finished as runners-up, and both advanced to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Bulgaria and defending Champions Brazil failed to advance.[1]

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Qualification
1  Portugal 3 3 0 0 9 2 4.500 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  Hungary 3 2 0 1 7 5 1.400 4
3  Brazil 3 1 0 2 4 6 0.667 2
4  Bulgaria 3 0 0 3 1 8 0.125 0
Source: FIFA

Matches

Brazil vs Bulgaria

Brazil 2–0 Bulgaria
 [Report 1]
Attendance: 47,308

Portugal vs Hungary

Portugal 3–1 Hungary
 [Report 2]
Attendance: 29,886
Referee: Leo Callaghan (Wales)

Hungary vs Brazil

Hungary 3–1 Brazil
 [Report 3]
Attendance: 51,387
Referee: Ken Dagnall (England)

Portugal vs Bulgaria

Portugal 3–0 Bulgaria
 [Report 4]
Attendance: 25,438
Referee: José María Codensal (Uruguay)

Portugal vs Brazil

Portugal 3–1 Brazil
 [Report 5]
Attendance: 58,479

Hungary vs Bulgaria

Hungary 3–1 Bulgaria
 [Report 6]
Attendance: 24,129
Referee: Roberto Goicoechea (Argentina)

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Also credited to Vutsov own goal.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Stokkermans, Karel; Jarreta, Sergio Henrique (22 October 1999). "World Cup 1966 (England, July 11–30)". RSSSF.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Иван Давидов: 10 години пазих Гунди, с Котков пиех коняк" (in Bulgarian). blitz.bg. 7 September 2006.

Match reports

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