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:: Germany 2006 |
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Poland was drawn into Group 6 (there are 8 groups in UEFA),
with England, Austria, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Azerbaijan. Most will
pick England to win this group with Poland, Austria, and Wales fighting for
second place.
The winner of the group qualifies directly for the World Cup. The two best second place teams from all the groups also qualify directly. The other 6 second place teams are drawn against each other and play a home and away play-off to determine the other 3 qualifiers. Play starts in September 2004 and runs to October 2005. The play-offs will take place in November 2005. |
| World Cup Qualifying UEFA Group 6 | |||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
 England |
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 25 |
 Poland |
10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 9 | 24 |
 Austria |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
 Northern Ireland |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 9 |
 Wales |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
 Azerbaijan |
10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 3 |
| Top Scorers |
| The Opposition: | |
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England
ranked no. 8 in the world and no. 5 in Europe (19.11.2003), is the favorite to
win the group. England qualified for Euro 2004 by winning their group
(6-2-0) earning one point more than Turkey. At Korea/Japan 2002 England
reached the quarterfinals where they lost 2-1 to the eventual champions
Brazil. Poland has met England in qualifying for World Cups 1998, 1994, 1990, and 1974. The two nations played each other at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, with England winning 3-0. England also appeared in the same group as Poland in qualifying for Euro 2000 and 1992. The last meeting was 0-0 tie in 1999. England won the World Cup in 1966 and has appeared at 11 tournaments. Record vs. England (Anglia): |
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Austria ranked no. 65 in the world and
no. 33 in Europe. Austria failed to qualify for Euro 2004, finishing 3rd
(3-0-5, 9 pts) behind the Czech Republic (22 pts) and Netherlands (19 pts).
In qualifying for World Cup 2002 finished in 2nd place (4-3-1, 15 pts) in
their group behind Spain (20 pts). They met Turkey in the play-offs
losing 6-0 on aggregate. Poland has met Austria in 5 friendly matches with the first two occurring in 1935. The last meeting was a 3-4 loss in 1994. Austria claimed 3rd place at Switzerland '54 and reached the semi-finals at Italy '34. They have appeared 7 times, the last time in 1998. Record vs. Austria: |
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Wales ranked no. 58 in the world and
no. 31 in Europe. Wales came 2nd (4-1-3, 13 pts) in Group 9 in
qualifying for Euro 2004 behind Italy (17 pts). They met Russia in the
play-offs losing 0-1 on aggregate. Wales failed to qualify for
World Cup 2002. Playing in the same group as
Poland they finished 5th (1-6-3, 9 pts) only ahead of Armenia. However
they managed a 0-0 draw with Poland in Warsaw. Poland has met Wales in qualifying for World Cups 2002 and 1974. The last meeting was a 2-1 for Poland win in 2001. Wales have only appeared at the at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden where they reached the quarter finals losing to Brazil by one goal. Record vs. Wales (Walia): |
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Northern Ireland ranked no. 118 in the world and
no. 44 in Europe. Northern Ireland finished last (0-3-5, 3 pts) in Euro
2004 Qualifying Group 6. In qualifying for the 2002 World Cup the team
finished (3-2-5, 11 pts) only ahead of Malta in Group 3. Poland has met Northern Ireland in qualifying for the 1964 World Cup. The last meeting was a friendly 4-1 win in 2002. Northern Ireland reached the quarter-finals at the 1958 World Cup and have a total of 3 appearances, the last time in 1986. Record vs. Northern Ireland (Irlandia Północna): |
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Azerbaijan ranked no. 119 in the world and
no. 45 in Europe. Finished last (1-1-6, 4 pts) in Euro 2004 Qualifying
Group 9, however they did manage a 2-1 home win against Serbia & Montenegro.
Finished last (1-2-7, 5 pts) in World Cup 2002 Qualifying Group 4, but won 2-0
against Slovakia at home. Poland has met Azerbaijan in qualifying for Euro 96. The last meeting was a 0-0 tie in 1995. Record vs. Azerbaijan (Azerbejdżan): |