World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats Costa Rica 4-1
MEXICO CITY, Apr. 12, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group WI with 4 points. Costa Rica is second with 4 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet third-placed the Netherlands Antilles on May 21, while Costa Rica will face the Netherlands Antilles.
Fixtures and Results : Group Winners
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
4:1
Costa Rica
4:1 (2:0)
- 12 April 1961
- Mexico City
Group Winners
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
 Netherlands Antilles | 0 |
Matches
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