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The European (UEFA) zone of qualification for the 1990 FIFA World Cup saw 32 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. UEFA members Italy qualified automatically as hosts of the finals. The qualification process started on 21 May 1988 and ended on 18 November 1989.
A total of 116 teams entered the competition, with Italy, as the host, and Argentina, as the holders, qualifying for the final tournament automatically. The first qualification match was played on 17 April 1988 and qualification concluded on 19 November 1989.
116 teams entered the 1990 World Cup, including Italy as host nation and Argentina as reigning World Cup champions, who were both granted automatic qualification. Thus, the remaining 22 finals places were divided among the continental confederations, with 114 initially entering the qualification competition.
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Italy were automatically qualified as hosts. The draw for the qualification was held in Zürich 12 December 1987. 13 qualifying berths had been allocated to the European zone (in addition to Italy), as decided by FIFA at a meeting in Zürich on Friday 21 August 1987. The draw gave the following seven groups: 21 May 1988: Northern Ireland v Malta.
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The European (UEFA) zone of qualification for the 1990 FIFA World Cup saw 32 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. UEFA members Italy qualified automatically as hosts of the finals. The qualification process started on 21 May 1988 and ended on 18 November 1989. Quick Facts Tournament details, Teams ... Close. Format.
