World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Costa Rica 1-0 to qualify for 1966 World Cup
MEXICO CITY, May. 16, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Mexico secured their ticket to the World Cup finals.
Fixtures and Results : Group Winners
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
1:0
Costa Rica
1:0 (1:0)
- 16 May 1965
- Mexico City
Group Winners
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 3 |
 Jamaica | 0 |
Matches
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