World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Canada 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Sep. 6, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Canada by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group 1 with 6 points. Canada is second with 3 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet third-placed the United States on September 10.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Canada at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
2:1
Canada
2:1 (1:1)
- 6 September 1972
- Mexico City
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 6 |
| Canada | 3 |
 United States | 1 |
Matches
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