NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification

A total of 56 teams entered the 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Chile, as the hosts, and Brazil, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. Qualifying countries In 1962 the Football World Cup returned to the continent of South America. ... FIFA World Cup qualification is the process a team must go through to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals, or, more commonly known as the FIFA World Cup or Football World Cup. ...

As with previous World Cups, the rules of the qualification rounds were quite confusing. Moreover, the winners of the three weakest continental zones, North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF), Africa (CAF) and Asia (AFC), were not guaranteed direct spots in the final tournament. Instead, each of them had to enter a play-off against a team from either Europe (UEFA) or South America (CONMEBOL), with the winners of the three play-offs qualifying. CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... CAF Logo The 53 member Confederation of African Football (CAF; French: ConfÃ©dÃ©ration Africaine de Football) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations as well as the African Champions League. ... Asian Football Confederation Logo The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel. ... UEFA logo The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (CONfederaciÃ³n sudaMEricana de FÃºtBOL, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in South America. ...

The 16 spots available in the 1962 World Cup would be distributed among the continental zones as follows:

Europe (UEFA): 8 direct places + 2 spots in the Intercontinental Play-offs (against teams from CAF and AFC), contested by 30 teams (including Israel and Ethiopia).
South America (CONMEBOL): 5 direct places + 1 spot in the Intercontinental Play-offs (against a team from CONCACAF); 2 direct places went to automatic qualifiers Chile and Brazil, while the other 3.5 places were contested by 7 teams.
North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF): 1 spot in the Intercontinental Play-offs (against a team from CONMEBOL), contested by 8 teams.
Africa (CAF): 1 spot in the Intercontinental Play-offs (against a team from UEFA), contested by 6 teams.
Asia (AFC): 1 spot in the Intercontinental Play-offs (against a team from UEFA), contested by 3 teams.

A total of 49 teams played at least one qualifying match. A total of 92 qualifying matches were played, and 325 goals were scored (an average of 3.53 per match). World map showing Europe Political map (neighbouring countries in Asia and Africa also shown) Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ... UEFA logo The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (CONfederaciÃ³n sudaMEricana de FÃºtBOL, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in South America. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Map of Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. ... World map depicting Caribbean: West Indies redirects here. ... CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... CAF Logo The 53 member Confederation of African Football (CAF; French: ConfÃ©dÃ©ration Africaine de Football) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations as well as the African Champions League. ... World map showing the location of Asia. ... Asian Football Confederation Logo The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel. ...

Listed below are the dates and results of the qualification rounds.

Europe

The 30 teams were divided into 10 groups. The groups had different rules, as follows:

Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 had 3 teams each. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.
Group 7 had 5 teams. The teams would play in a knockout tournament, with matches on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would qualify.
Group 9 had 2 teams. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would advance to the UEFA / CAF Intercontinental Play-off.
Group 10 had 2 teams. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would advance to the UEFA / AFC Intercontinental Play-off.

UEFA Group 1

October 19, 1960, Stockholm, Sweden - Sweden 2 - 0 Belgium October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... (IPA: ; UN/LOCODE: SE STO) is the capital of Sweden, and consequently the site of its Government and Parliament as well as the residence of the Swedish head of state, King Carl XVI Gustaf. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium. ...

November 20, 1960, Brussels, Belgium - Belgium 2 - 4 Switzerland November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Nickname: The Capital Of Europe, Comic City City of a 100 Museums Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 797 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area - City 162 (Region) kmÂ² (62. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ...

May 20, 1961, Lausanne, Switzerland - Switzerland 2 - 1 Belgium May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Lausanne is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac LÃ©man), and facing Ã‰vian-les-Bains (France) and with the Jura hills to its north. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium. ...

May 28, 1961, Stockholm, Sweden - Sweden 4 - 0 Switzerland May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... (IPA: ; UN/LOCODE: SE STO) is the capital of Sweden, and consequently the site of its Government and Parliament as well as the residence of the Swedish head of state, King Carl XVI Gustaf. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ...

October 4, 1961, Brussels, Belgium - Belgium 0 - 2 Sweden October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: The Capital Of Europe, Comic City City of a 100 Museums Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 797 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area - City 162 (Region) kmÂ² (62. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ...

October 29, 1961, Berne, Switzerland - Switzerland 3 - 2 Sweden October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location within Switzerland The city of Berne (German , French Berne , Italian Berna , Romansh Berna , Bernese German BÃ¤rn ), is the Bundesstadt (administrative capital) of Switzerland and the fourth most populous Swiss city (after ZÃ¼rich, Geneva and Basel). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	L	GF	GA
1=	Sweden	6	4	3	1	10	3
1=	Switzerland	6	4	3	1	9	9
3	Belgium	0	4	0	4	3	10

Sweden and Switzerland finished level on points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify. Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium. ...

November 12, 1961, Berlin, West Germany - Switzerland 2 - 1 Sweden November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Boroughs of West Berlin West Berlin was the name given to the western part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ...

Switzerland qualified.

UEFA Group 2

September 25, 1960, Helsinki, Finland - Finland 1 - 2 France September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Founded 1550 Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Area[1] - Of which land - Rank 185. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ...

December 11, 1960, Paris, France - France 3 - 0 Bulgaria December 11 is the 345th day (346th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Part of the Paris skyline with from left to right: Montparnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, and in the background, towers of neighboring La DÃ©fense. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ...

June 16, 1961, Helsinki, Finland - Finland 0 - 2 Bulgaria June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Founded 1550 Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Area[1] - Of which land - Rank 185. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ...

September 28, 1961, Paris, France - France 5 - 1 Finland September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Part of the Paris skyline with from left to right: Montparnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, and in the background, towers of neighboring La DÃ©fense. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ...

October 29, 1961, Sofia, Bulgaria - Bulgaria 3 - 1 Finland October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Position of Sofia in Bulgaria Coordinates: Country Bulgaria Province Sofia-City Mayor Boyko Borisov Area - City 1,310 kmÂ² - Land (?) kmÂ² - Water (?) kmÂ² Elevation 550 m Population - City (12 June 2006) 1,203,680 - Density 907/kmÂ² - Metro 1,326,377 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Website... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ...

November 12, 1961, Sofia, Bulgaria - Bulgaria 1 - 0 France November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Position of Sofia in Bulgaria Coordinates: Country Bulgaria Province Sofia-City Mayor Boyko Borisov Area - City 1,310 kmÂ² - Land (?) kmÂ² - Water (?) kmÂ² Elevation 550 m Population - City (12 June 2006) 1,203,680 - Density 907/kmÂ² - Metro 1,326,377 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Website... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	L	GF	GA
1=	Bulgaria	6	4	3	1	6	4
1=	France	6	4	3	1	10	3
3	Finland	0	4	0	4	3	12

Bulgaria and France finished level on points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify. Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ...

December 16, 1961, Milan, Italy - Bulgaria 1 - 0 France December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Country Italy Region Lombardy Province Milan (MI) Mayor Letizia Moratti Elevation 120 m Area 182 kmÂ² Population - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 1,308,311 - Density 6,988/kmÂ² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Milanesi Dialing code 02 Postal code 20100 Patron St. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria_1946-1967. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ...

Bulgaria qualified.

UEFA Group 3

October 26, 1960, Belfast, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland 3 - 4 West Germany October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Motto: (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (De facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (De facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3, NI Sign Language Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First... Image File history File links Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_(bordered). ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ...

November 20, 1960, Athens, Greece - Greece 0 - 3 West Germany November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Athens (Greek: Î‘Î¸Î®Î½Î±, AthÃna IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ...

May 3, 1961, Athens, Greece - Greece 2 - 1 Northern Ireland May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Athens (Greek: Î‘Î¸Î®Î½Î±, AthÃna IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_(bordered). ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none...

May 10, 1961, Berlin, West Germany - West Germany 2 - 1 Northern Ireland May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Boroughs of West Berlin West Berlin was the name given to the western part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_(bordered). ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none...

October 17, 1961, Belfast, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland 2 - 0 Greece October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Motto: (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (De facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (De facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3, NI Sign Language Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First... Image File history File links Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_(bordered). ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ...

October 22, 1961, Hamburg, West Germany - West Germany 2 - 1 Greece October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Hamburgs motto: May the posterity endeavour with dignity to conserve the freedom, which the forefathers acquired. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	L	GF	GA
1	West Germany	8	4	4	0	11	5
2	Northern Ireland	2	4	1	3	7	8
3	Greece	2	4	1	3	3	8

West Germany qualified. Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_(bordered). ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ...

UEFA Group 4

April 16, 1961, Budapest, Hungary - Hungary 2 - 0 East Germany April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: Paris of the East, Pearl of the Danubeor Queen of the Danube Location of Budapest in Hungary Country Hungary County Pest Mayor GÃ¡bor Demszky (SZDSZ) Area - City 525,16 kmÂ² - Land n/a kmÂ² - Water n/a kmÂ² Population - City (2006) 1,695,000 - Density 3570/km... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... First international Poland 3 - 0 East Germany (Warsaw, Poland; 21 September 1952) Last International Belgium 0 - 2 East Germany (Brussels, Belgium; 12 September 1990) Largest win Ceylon 1 - 12 East Germany (Colombo, Ceylon; 12 January 1964) Worst defeat 0 - 3, 12 times; 1 - 4, three times World Cup Appearances 1...

April 30, 1961, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Netherlands 0 - 3 Hungary April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Rotterdam Location Flag Country The Netherlands Province South Holland Population 588,718 (2006) Coordinates 51Â° 55 N.; 4Â° 30 E. Website www. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989). ...

May 14, 1961, Leipzig, East Germany - East Germany 1 - 1 Netherlands May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... [] (Sorbian/Lusatian: Lipsk) is the largest city in the Federal State (Bundesland) of Saxony in Germany. ... GDR redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... First international Poland 3 - 0 East Germany (Warsaw, Poland; 21 September 1952) Last International Belgium 0 - 2 East Germany (Brussels, Belgium; 12 September 1990) Largest win Ceylon 1 - 12 East Germany (Colombo, Ceylon; 12 January 1964) Worst defeat 0 - 3, 12 times; 1 - 4, three times World Cup Appearances 1... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ...

September 10, 1961, Berlin, East Germany - East Germany 2 - 3 Hungary September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... East Berlin was the name given to the eastern part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990. ... GDR redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... First international Poland 3 - 0 East Germany (Warsaw, Poland; 21 September 1952) Last International Belgium 0 - 2 East Germany (Brussels, Belgium; 12 September 1990) Largest win Ceylon 1 - 12 East Germany (Colombo, Ceylon; 12 January 1964) Worst defeat 0 - 3, 12 times; 1 - 4, three times World Cup Appearances 1... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989). ...

October 22, 1961, Budapest, Hungary - Hungary 3 - 3 Netherlands October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: Paris of the East, Pearl of the Danubeor Queen of the Danube Location of Budapest in Hungary Country Hungary County Pest Mayor GÃ¡bor Demszky (SZDSZ) Area - City 525,16 kmÂ² - Land n/a kmÂ² - Water n/a kmÂ² Population - City (2006) 1,695,000 - Density 3570/km... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ...

Netherlands vs East Germany (scheduled October 1, 1961) was not played since the East German players were refused visas. Neither team could qualify with a win anyway. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1	Hungary	7	4	3	1	0	11	5
2	Netherlands	2	3	0	2	1	4	7
3	East Germany	1	3	0	1	2	3	6

Hungary qualified. Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... First international Poland 3 - 0 East Germany (Warsaw, Poland; 21 September 1952) Last International Belgium 0 - 2 East Germany (Brussels, Belgium; 12 September 1990) Largest win Ceylon 1 - 12 East Germany (Colombo, Ceylon; 12 January 1964) Worst defeat 0 - 3, 12 times; 1 - 4, three times World Cup Appearances 1...

UEFA Group 5

June 1, 1961, Oslo, Norway - Norway 0 - 1 Turkey June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... County Oslo NO-03 District Viken Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 224 454 kmÂ² 426 kmÂ² 0. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ...

June 18, 1961, Moscow, USSR - USSR 1 - 0 Turkey June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 kmÂ² Population - City (2005) - Density 10,415,400 8537. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ...

July 1, 1961, Moscow, USSR - USSR 5 - 2 Norway July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 kmÂ² Population - City (2005) - Density 10,415,400 8537. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

August 23, 1961, Oslo, Norway - Norway 0 - 3 USSR August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... County Oslo NO-03 District Viken Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 224 454 kmÂ² 426 kmÂ² 0. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ...

October 29, 1961, Ankara, Turkey - Turkey 2 - 1 Norway October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Ankara (Greek: ÃÎ³ÎºÏ…ÏÎ±) is the capital of Turkey and the countrys second largest city after Ä°stanbul. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

November 12, 1961, Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey 1 - 2 USSR November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Istanbul (Turkish: , Greek: , see other names) is Turkeys most populous city, and its cultural, and economic centre. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	L	GF	GA
1	USSR	8	4	4	0	11	3
2	Turkey	4	4	2	2	4	4
3	Norway	0	4	0	4	3	11

USSR qualified. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

UEFA Group 6

October 19, 1960, Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg 0 - 9 England October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

March 19, 1961, Lisbon, Portugal - Portugal 6 - 0 Luxembourg March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location - Country Portugal - Region Lisbon - Subregion Grande Lisboa - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues - Party PSD Area 84. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ...

May 21, 1961, Lisbon, Portugal - Portugal 1 - 1 England May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location - Country Portugal - Region Lisbon - Subregion Grande Lisboa - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues - Party PSD Area 84. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

September 28, 1961, London, England - England 4 - 1 Luxembourg September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 kmÂ² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq... Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ...

October 8, 1961, Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg 4 - 2 Portugal October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ...

October 25, 1961, London, England - England 2 - 0 Portugal October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 kmÂ² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq... Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1	England	7	4	3	1	0	16	2
2	Portugal	3	4	1	1	2	9	7
3	Luxembourg	2	4	1	0	3	5	21

England qualified. Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ...

UEFA Group 7

First round

November 13, 1960, Nicosia, Cyprus - Cyprus 1 - 1 Israel November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Satellite photo of Nicosia, Cyprus For the Italian town, see Nicosia, Sicily Nicosia, in Turkish: LefkoÅŸa or Lefkosia (Greek: Î›ÎµÏ…ÎºÏ‰ÏƒÎ¯Î± , also colloquially Khora, Î§ÏŽÏÎ± ), is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cyprus_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ...

November 27, 1960, Ramat Gan, Israel - Israel 6 - 1 Cyprus November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Ramat Gan (רמת-גן) is a city in Israel, on the central coastal strip, just east of Tel Aviv, and part of the metropolis known as Gush Dan, in the Tel Aviv District. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cyprus_(bordered). ...

Israel advanced to the Second Round.

Second round

Romania withdrew, so Italy advanced to the Final Round automatically.

March 14, 1961, Ramat Gan, Israel - Israel 1 - 0 Ethiopia March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Ramat Gan (רמת-גן) is a city in Israel, on the central coastal strip, just east of Tel Aviv, and part of the metropolis known as Gush Dan, in the Tel Aviv District. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ethiopia_(1897). ...

March 19, 1961, Ramat Gan, Israel - Ethiopia 2 - 3 Israel March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Ramat Gan (רמת-גן) is a city in Israel, on the central coastal strip, just east of Tel Aviv, and part of the metropolis known as Gush Dan, in the Tel Aviv District. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ethiopia_(1897). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ...

This match was played in Israel instead of in Ethiopia.

Israel advanced to the Final Round.

Final Round

October 15, 1961, Ramat Gan, Israel - Israel 2 - 4 Italy October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Ramat Gan (רמת-גן) is a city in Israel, on the central coastal strip, just east of Tel Aviv, and part of the metropolis known as Gush Dan, in the Tel Aviv District. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ...

November 4, 1961, Turin, Italy - Italy 6 - 0 Israel November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Country Italy Region Piedmont Province Turin (TO) Mayor Sergio Chiamparino (The Union) Elevation 240 m Area 130 kmÂ² Population - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 902,255 - Density 6928/kmÂ² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Torinesi Dialing code 011 Postal code 10100 Patron St. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ...

Italy qualified.

UEFA Group 8

May 3, 1961, Glasgow, Scotland - Scotland 4 - 1 Republic of Ireland May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...

May 7, 1961, Dublin, Ireland - Republic of Ireland 0 - 3 Scotland May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First...

May 14, 1961, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia - Czechoslovakia 4 - 0 Scotland May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Bratislava (see below for name alternatives), is the capital of Slovakia and the countrys largest city, with a population of some 450,000. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First...

September 26, 1961, Glasgow, Scotland - Scotland 3 - 2 Czechoslovakia September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ...

October 8, 1961, Dublin, Ireland - Republic of Ireland 1 - 3 Czechoslovakia October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ...

October 29, 1961, Prague, Czechoslovakia - Czechoslovakia 7 - 1 Republic of Ireland October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Prague (Czech: Praha (IPA: ), see also other names) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	L	GF	GA
1=	Czechoslovakia	6	4	3	1	16	5
1=	Scotland	6	4	3	1	10	7
3	Republic of Ireland	0	4	0	4	3	17

Czechoslovakia and Scotland finished level on points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify. Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...

November 29, 1961, Brussels, Belgium - Czechoslovakia 4 - 2 (aet) Scotland November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: The Capital Of Europe, Comic City City of a 100 Museums Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 797 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area - City 162 (Region) kmÂ² (62. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ... Extra time is an additional period played at the end of some games of football (soccer) if the score is tied after the two standard periods (halves) of play. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Scotland 11 - 0 Ireland (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Worst defeat Uruguay 7 - 0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First...

Czechoslovakia qualified.

UEFA Group 9

April 19, 1961, Cardiff, Wales - Wales 1 - 2 Spain April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Cardiff (English: Welsh: ) is the capital of Wales and its largest city. ... Motto: (Welsh for Wales forever) Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff Official language(s) English, Welsh Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM Unification - by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn 1056 Area - Total 20,779 kmÂ² (3rd in... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Largest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Worst defeat Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none (First... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Spain_Under_Franco. ...

May 18, 1961, Madrid, Spain - Spain 1 - 1 Wales May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Location Location of Madrid in Europe Coordinates : 40Â° 23â€™N , 3Â°43â€²0â€³W Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Villa de Madrid (Spanish) Spanish name Villa de Madrid Founded 9th century Postal code 28001-28080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 91 (Villa de... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Spain_Under_Franco. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_(bordered). ... First international Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Largest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Worst defeat Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none (First...

Spain advanced to the UEFA / CAF Intercontinental Play-off.

UEFA Group 10

June 4, 1961, Belgrade, Yugoslavia - Yugoslavia 2 - 1 Poland June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Belgrade (Serbian: Ð‘ÐµÐ¾Ð³Ñ€Ð°Ð´ or Beograd ) is the capital and largest city of Serbia. ... It has been suggested that Democratic Federal Yugoslavia be merged into this article or section. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_SFR_Yugoslavia. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Yugoslavia (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Largest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June 1974) Worst defeat Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Yugoslavia (Antwerp, Belgium... Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland_(bordered). ...

June 25, 1961, Chorzow, Poland - Poland 1 - 1 Yugoslavia June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Motto: none Voivodship Silesian Municipal government Urząd Miasta Chorz w Mayor Marek Kopel Area 33,5 km Population - city - urban - density 117 430 - 2856/km Founded City rights - - Latitude Longitude 50 18 N 57 E Area code +48 32 Car plates SH Twin towns - Municipal Website Chorz w... Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_SFR_Yugoslavia. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Yugoslavia (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Largest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June 1974) Worst defeat Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Yugoslavia (Antwerp, Belgium...

Yugoslavia advanced to the UEFA / AFC Intercontinental Play-off.

South America

Among the 7 teams, Paraguay were drawn to play in the CONMEBOL / CONCACAF Intercontinental Play-off. The remaining 6 teams were divided into 3 groups of 2 teams each. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.

CONMEBOL Group 1

December 4, 1960, Guayaquil, Ecuador - Ecuador 3 - 6 Argentina December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Nickname: La Perla del Paficico Country Ecuador Province Guayas Canton Guayaquil (canton) Mayor Jaime Nebot Saadi (PSC) Area - City 1,214. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina_(alternative). ...

December 18, 1960, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina 5 - 0 Ecuador December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Buenos Aires (English: ; originally , City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Saint Mary of the Fair Winds;[1] pronounced ) is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina_(alternative). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ...

Argentina qualified.

CONMEBOL Group 2

July 16, 1960, La Paz, Bolivia - Bolivia 1 - 1 Uruguay July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... La Paz, Bolivia Central La Paz Panoramic sight of the city of La Paz La Paz or Chuquiyapu (chuqui, gold, yapu, farm) is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of La Paz Department. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bolivia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Uruguay. ...

July 30, 1960, Montevideo, Uruguay - Uruguay 2 - 1 Bolivia July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Montevideo Downtown and port, Montevideo Independence Plaza, c. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Uruguay. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bolivia. ...

Uruguay qualified.

CONMEBOL Group 3

April 30, 1961, Bogotá, Colombia - Colombia 1 - 0 Peru April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: Athens of Latin America Motto: Y tÃº, Â¿quÃ© sabes de BogotÃ¡? Municipalities of BogotÃ¡ Country Colombia Department BogotÃ¡, D.C.* Foundation August 6, 1538 Mayor LuÃs Eduardo GarzÃ³n, PDA Area - City 1,732 kmÂ² Elevation 2,640 m Population - City (2005 est. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Peru. ...

May 7, 1961, Lima, Peru - Peru 1 - 1 Colombia May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru, as well as the capital of Lima Province. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Peru. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ...

Colombia qualified.

North, Central America and Caribbean

Canada withdrew before the matches began. There would be two rounds of play:

First Round: The remaining 7 teams were divided into 3 groups of 2 or 3 teams each (Group 1 with teams from North America, Group 2 with teams from Central America and Group 3 with teams from Caribbean). The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would advance to the Final Round.
Final Round: The 3 teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would advance to the CONMEBOL / CONCACAF Intercontinental Play-off.

CONCACAF First Round

Group 1

November 6, 1960, Los Angeles, USA - USA 3 - 3 Mexico November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ...

November 13, 1960, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 3 - 0 USA November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de MÃ©xico, MÃ©xico D.F. or simply MÃ©xico, pronounced IPA: ) is the capital city of the nation of Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...

Mexico advanced to the Final Round.

Group 2

August 21, 1960, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 3 - 2 Guatemala August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... San JosÃ© is the capital and largest city of the nation of Costa Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ...

August 28, 1960, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Guatemala 4 - 4 Costa Rica August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... National Palace of Culture Guatemala City (in full, La Nueva Guatemala de la AsunciÃ³n; locally known as Guatemala or Guate) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Guatemala. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ...

September 4, 1960, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 2 - 1 Costa Rica September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Central Tegucigalpa as seen from La Tigra National Park. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ...

September 11, 1960, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 5 - 0 Honduras September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... San JosÃ© is the capital and largest city of the nation of Costa Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ...

September 25, 1960, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 1 - 1 Guatemala September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Central Tegucigalpa as seen from La Tigra National Park. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ...

October 2, 1960, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Guatemala 0 - 2 Honduras October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... National Palace of Culture Guatemala City (in full, La Nueva Guatemala de la AsunciÃ³n; locally known as Guatemala or Guate) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Guatemala. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ...

FIFA awarded Honduras a 2-0 win because Guatemala forfeited.

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1=	Costa Rica	5	4	2	1	1	13	8
1=	Honduras	5	4	2	1	1	5	7
3	Guatemala	2	4	0	2	2	7	10

Costa Rica and Honduras finished level on points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would advance to the Final Round. Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ...

January 14, 1961, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Costa Rica 1 - 0 Honduras January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... National Palace of Culture Guatemala City (in full, La Nueva Guatemala de la AsunciÃ³n; locally known as Guatemala or Guate) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Guatemala. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ...

Costa Rica advanced to the Final Round.

Group 3

October 2, 1960, Paramaribo, Dutch Guyana - Dutch Guiana 1 - 2 Netherlands Antilles October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Colonial style cottages, Waterkant, Paramaribo. ... The Republic of Suriname, more commonly known as Suriname or Surinam, (formerly known as Netherlands Guiana and Dutch Guiana) is a country in northern South America, in between French Guiana to the east and Guyana to the west. ... Image File history File links Dutch Guyana flag. ... First International Curacao 1 - 3 Dutch Guiana (Curacao; July 23, 1934) Guyana 2 - 0 Surinam (Guyana; July 4, 1976) Largest win Surinam 8 - 1 Aruba (Paramaribo, Surinam; March 24, 2004) Worst defeat Mexico 8 - 1 Surinam (Monterrey, Mexico; October 15, 1977) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result - CONCACAF... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ...

November 27, 1960, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles 0 - 0 Dutch Guiana November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Willemstad Harbor. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ... Image File history File links Dutch Guyana flag. ... First International Curacao 1 - 3 Dutch Guiana (Curacao; July 23, 1934) Guyana 2 - 0 Surinam (Guyana; July 4, 1976) Largest win Surinam 8 - 1 Aruba (Paramaribo, Surinam; March 24, 2004) Worst defeat Mexico 8 - 1 Surinam (Monterrey, Mexico; October 15, 1977) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result - CONCACAF...

Netherlands Antilles advanced to the Final Round.

CONCACAF Final Round

March 22, 1961, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 1 - 0 Mexico March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... San JosÃ© is the capital and largest city of the nation of Costa Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ...

March 29, 1961, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 6 - 0 Netherlands Antilles March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... San JosÃ© is the capital and largest city of the nation of Costa Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ...

April 5, 1961, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 7 - 0 Netherlands Antilles April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de MÃ©xico, MÃ©xico D.F. or simply MÃ©xico, pronounced IPA: ) is the capital city of the nation of Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ...

April 12, 1961, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 4 - 1 Costa Rica April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de MÃ©xico, MÃ©xico D.F. or simply MÃ©xico, pronounced IPA: ) is the capital city of the nation of Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ...

April 23, 1961, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles 2 - 0 Costa Rica April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Willemstad Harbor. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ...

May 21, 1961, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles 0 - 0 Mexico May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Willemstad Harbor. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ...

Rank	Team	Pts	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1	Mexico	5	4	2	1	1	11	2
2	Costa Rica	4	4	2	0	2	8	6
3	Netherlands Antilles	3	4	1	1	2	2	13

Mexico advanced to the CONMEBOL / CONCACAF Intercontinental Play-off. Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico_1934. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles. ...

Africa

There would be two rounds of play:

First Round: The 6 teams were divided into 3 groups of 2 teams each. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would advance to the Final Round.
Final Round: The 3 teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would advance to the UEFA / CAF Intercontinental Play-off.