The African section of the 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification saw six teams enter but only four compete for a partial spot at the final tournament.
Format
The format consisted of two rounds: First Round: The 6 teams were divided into 3 groups of 2 teams each. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would advance to the Final Round. Second Round: The 3 teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would advance to the UEFA/CAF Intercontinental Play-off.
First round
Group 1
and the both withdrew; the Group was scratched.
Group 2
Play-off
Group 3
Second round
Inter-confederation play-offs
Goalscorers
References
External links
FIFA World Cup Official Site – 1962 World Cup Qualification
RSSSF – 1962 World Cup Qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) CAF 1960 in African football 1961 in African football