2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 8 explained

See main article: article and 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA). The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group 8 was a UEFA qualifying group for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The group comprised 2006 FIFA World Cup winner Italy, Bulgaria, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Georgia and Montenegro.

The group was won by Italy, who qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The runners-up the Republic of Ireland entered the UEFA play-off stage.[1]

Standings

Matches

The representatives of the six federations met in Sofia, Bulgaria on 15 January 2008 to decide on a fixture calendar.[2]

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Attendances

TeamHighestLowestAverage
45,000 700 22,432
6,000 1,500 3,878
40,000 4,500 25,550
48,000 15,009 27,291
12,000 4,000 8,184
70,670 36,442 53,589

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 2010, football - table and standings . soccer365.me . 8 April 2024.
  2. News: Republic of Ireland FIFA World Cup Group 8 Fixtures Announced . fai.ie . 15 January 2008 . 29 March 2008 .