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1958 FIFA World Cup Group 3

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Group 3 of the 1958 FIFA World Cup took place from 8 to 17 June 1958. The group consisted of Hungary, Mexico, Sweden, and Wales.[1]

Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Qualification
1  Sweden 3 2 1 0 5 1 5.000 5 Advance to knockout stage
2  Wales 3 0 3 0 2 2 1.000 3
3  Hungary 3 1 1 1 6 3 2.000 3
4  Mexico 3 0 1 2 1 8 0.125 1
Source: FIFA
  • Wales finished ahead of Hungary by winning a play-off

Matches

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All times listed are local time.

Sweden vs Mexico

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Sweden 3–0 Mexico
Simonsson 17', 64'
Liedholm 57' (pen.)
Report

Hungary vs Wales

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Hungary 1–1 Wales
Bozsik 5' Report J. Charles 27'
Attendance: 15,343
Referee: José María Codesal (Uruguay)

Mexico vs Wales

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Mexico 1–1 Wales
Belmonte 89' Report I. Allchurch 32'
Attendance: 15,150

Sweden vs Hungary

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Sweden 2–1 Hungary
Hamrin 34', 55' Report Tichy 77'
Attendance: 38,850
Referee: Jack Mowat (Scotland)

Sweden vs Wales

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Sweden 0–0 Wales
Report
Attendance: 30,287
Referee: Lucien van Nuffel (Belgium)

Hungary vs Mexico

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Hungary 4–0 Mexico
Tichy 19', 46'
Sándor 54'
Bencsics 69'
Report
Attendance: 13,300

Play-off: Wales vs Hungary

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Wales 2–1 Hungary
I. Allchurch 55'
Medwin 76'
Report Tichy 33'

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stokkermans, Karel; Jarreta, Sergio Henrique (22 October 1999). "World Cup 1958 (Sweden, June 8–29)". RSSSF.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
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