1950 FIFA World Cup Group 2

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Group 2 of the 1950 FIFA World Cup took place from 25 June to 2 July 1950. The group consisted of England, Spain, Chile, and the United States. [1] The group winners advanced to the final round.

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Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 330061+56Advance to final round
2Flag of England.svg  England 31022202
3Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 31025612
4Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 31024842
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Matches

All times listed are local time.

England vs Chile

England  Flag of England.svg2–0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
Mortensen Soccerball shade.svg39'
Mannion Soccerball shade.svg51'
Report

Spain vs United States

Spain  Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg3–1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States
Igoa Soccerball shade.svg81'
Basora Soccerball shade.svg83'
Zarra Soccerball shade.svg89'
Report Pariani Soccerball shade.svg17'

Spain vs Chile

Spain  Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg2–0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
Basora Soccerball shade.svg17'
Zarra Soccerball shade.svg30'
Report

United States vs England

United States  Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg1–0Flag of England.svg  England
Gaetjens Soccerball shade.svg38' Report

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United States
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England

Assistant referees:
Charles de la Salle (France)
Giovanni Galeati (Italy)

Spain vs England

Spain  Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg1–0Flag of England.svg  England
Zarra Soccerball shade.svg48' Report

Chile vs United States

Chile  Flag of Chile.svg5–2Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States
Robledo Soccerball shade.svg16'
Cremaschi Soccerball shade.svg32', 60'
Prieto Soccerball shade.svg54'
Riera Soccerball shade.svg82'
Report Wallace Soccerball shade.svg47'
Maca Soccerball shade.svg48' (pen.)
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Chile
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United States

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References

  1. "Brazil's first World Cup draw". FIFA. 3 December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014.