1950 FIFA World Cup Group 3

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Group 3 of the 1950 FIFA World Cup took place from 25 June to 2 July 1950. The group consisted of Sweden, Italy, Paraguay, and India. [1] However, India later withdrew from the group. [2] The group winners advanced to the final round.

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Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 211054+13Advance to final round
2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 210143+12
3Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay 20112421
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Flag of India.svg  India was also drawn into this group, but withdrew before playing.

Matches

All times listed are local time.

Sweden vs Italy

Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg3–2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Jeppson Soccerball shade.svg25', 68'
Andersson Soccerball shade.svg33'
Report Carapellese Soccerball shade.svg7'
Muccinelli Soccerball shade.svg75'
Estádio do Pacaembu, São Paulo
Attendance: 36,502
Referee: Jean Lutz (Switzerland)

Sweden vs Paraguay

Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg2–2Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
Sundqvist Soccerball shade.svg17'
Palmér Soccerball shade.svg26'
Report López Soccerball shade.svg35'
López Fretes Soccerball shade.svg74'

Italy vs Paraguay

Italy  Flag of Italy.svg2–0Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
Carapellese Soccerball shade.svg12'
Pandolfini Soccerball shade.svg62'
Report
Estádio do Pacaembu, São Paulo
Attendance: 25,811
Referee: Arthur Ellis (England)

See also

References

  1. "Brazil's first World Cup draw". FIFA. 3 December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014.
  2. "Fit to Post: Yahoo! India News - Blog Archive Barefoot in Bengal and Other Stories". Archived from the original on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2018.