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]

Standings[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Qualification
1  Portugal 3 3 0 0 9 2 4.500 6 Advance to knockout stage
2  Hungary 3 2 0 1 7 5 1.400 4
3  Brazil 3 1 0 2 4 6 0.667 2
4  Bulgaria 3 0 0 3 1 8 0.125 0
Source: FIFA

Matches[edit]

Brazil vs Bulgaria[edit]

Brazil 2–0 Bulgaria
Pelé 15'
Garrincha 63'		 Report
Attendance: 47,308

Portugal vs Hungary[edit]

Portugal 3–1 Hungary
José Augusto 2', 67'
Torres 90'		 Report Bene 60'
Attendance: 29,886
Referee: Leo Callaghan (Wales)

Hungary vs Brazil[edit]

Hungary 3–1 Brazil
Bene 2'
Farkas 64'
Mészöly 73' (pen.)		 Report Tostão 14'
Attendance: 51,387
Referee: Ken Dagnall (England)

Portugal vs Bulgaria[edit]

Portugal 3–0 Bulgaria
Vutsov 7' (o.g.)
Eusébio 38'
Torres 81'		 Report
Attendance: 25,438

Portugal vs Brazil[edit]

Portugal 3–1 Brazil
Simões 15'
Eusébio 27', 85'		 Report Rildo 73'
Attendance: 58,479

Hungary vs Bulgaria[edit]

Hungary 3–1 Bulgaria
Davidov 43' (o.g.) [2]
Mészöly 45'
Bene 54'		 Report Asparuhov 15'
Attendance: 24,129

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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.

External links[edit]

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