1970 FIFA World Cup Group 1
Group 1 of the 1970 FIFA World Cup was contested in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca between 31 May and 11 June 1970. The Soviet Union and Mexico finished level on both points and goal difference, meaning a drawing of lots was required under the tournament rules to determine the placings of the teams. The Soviet Union was drawn out and therefore were ranked as group winner, with Mexico ranked in second place. Belgium and El Salvador both failed to advance.
Standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5[lower-alpha 1] | Advance to knockout stage |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 5[lower-alpha 1] | |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 2 | |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | −9 | 0 |
Notes:
- Having finished level on both points and goal difference, the Soviet Union and Mexico were separated by the drawing of lots.
Matches
All times listed are local (UTC−6)
Mexico vs Soviet Union
Mexico ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() |
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Belgium vs El Salvador
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Belgium
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Soviet Union vs Belgium
Soviet Union ![]() | 4–1 | ![]() |
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Byshovets ![]() Asatiani ![]() Khmelnytskyi ![]() |
Report | Lambert ![]() |
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Mexico vs El Salvador
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mexico
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() El Salvador
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Soviet Union vs El Salvador
Soviet Union ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() |
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Byshovets ![]() |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() El Salvador
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Mexico vs Belgium
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mexico
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Belgium
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See also
References
- "1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico". fifa.com. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- "World Cup 1970". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2014.