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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.

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   Sweden 2 1 1 0 5 4 +1 3 Advance to final round
2   Italy 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 2
3   Paraguay 2 0 1 1 2 4 −2 1
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

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

Matches

All times listed are local time.

Sweden vs Italy

Sweden 3–2  Italy
Jeppson 25', 68'
Andersson 33'
Report Carapellese 7'
Muccinelli 75'
Attendance: 36,502

Sweden vs Paraguay

Sweden 2–2  Paraguay
Sundqvist 17'
Palmér 26'
Report López 35'
López Fretes 74'

Italy vs Paraguay

Italy 2–0  Paraguay
Carapellese 12'
Pandolfini 62'
Report
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.

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