1966 FIFA World Cup Group 3

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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]

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Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGRPtsQualification
1Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Portugal 3300924.5006Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 3201751.4004
3Flag of Brazil (1960-1968).svg  Brazil 3102460.6672
4Flag of Bulgaria (1948-1967).svg  Bulgaria 3003180.1250
Source: FIFA

Matches

Brazil vs Bulgaria

Brazil  Flag of Brazil (1960-1968).svg2–0Flag of Bulgaria (1948-1967).svg  Bulgaria
Pelé Soccerball shade.svg15'
Garrincha Soccerball shade.svg63'
Report
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Attendance: 47,308
Referee: Kurt Tschenscher (West Germany)

Portugal vs Hungary

Portugal  Flag of Portugal (official).svg3–1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
José Augusto Soccerball shade.svg2', 67'
Torres Soccerball shade.svg90'
Report Bene Soccerball shade.svg60'
Old Trafford, Manchester
Attendance: 29,886
Referee: Leo Callaghan (Wales)

Hungary vs Brazil

Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg3–1Flag of Brazil (1960-1968).svg  Brazil
Bene Soccerball shade.svg2'
Farkas Soccerball shade.svg64'
Mészöly Soccerball shade.svg73' (pen.)
Report Tostão Soccerball shade.svg14'
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Attendance: 51,387
Referee: Ken Dagnall (England)

Portugal vs Bulgaria

Portugal  Flag of Portugal (official).svg3–0Flag of Bulgaria (1948-1967).svg  Bulgaria
Vutsov Soccerball shade.svg7' (o.g.)
Eusébio Soccerball shade.svg38'
Torres Soccerball shade.svg81'
Report
Old Trafford, Manchester
Attendance: 25,438
Referee: José María Codensal (Uruguay)

Portugal vs Brazil

Portugal  Flag of Portugal (official).svg3–1Flag of Brazil (1960-1968).svg  Brazil
Simões Soccerball shade.svg15'
Eusébio Soccerball shade.svg27', 85'
Report Rildo Soccerball shade.svg73'
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Attendance: 58,479
Referee: George McCabe (England)

Hungary vs Bulgaria

Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg3–1Flag of Bulgaria (1948-1967).svg  Bulgaria
Davidov Soccerball shade.svg43' (o.g.) [2]
Mészöly Soccerball shade.svg45'
Bene Soccerball shade.svg54'
Report Asparuhov Soccerball shade.svg15'
Old Trafford, Manchester
Attendance: 24,129
Referee: Roberto Goicoechea (Argentina)

See also

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. Also credited to Vutsov own goal. "Иван Давидов: 10 години пазих Гунди, с Котков пиех коняк" (in Bulgarian). blitz.bg. 7 September 2006.