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The group was won by Spain, who qualified for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The runners-up Scotland entered the UEFA–OFC intercontinental play-off.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 8 | Qualification to 1986 FIFA World Cup | — | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2–1 | |
| 2 | Scotland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 7 | Advance to UEFA–OFC play-off | 3–1 | — | 0–1 | 3–0 | |
| 3 | Wales | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 7 | 3–0 | 1–1 | — | 2–1 | ||
| 4 | Iceland | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 2 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 1–0 | — |
| Scotland | 3–1 | Spain |
|---|---|---|
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