World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Mexico beats USA 2-1 to qualify for next round
LOS ANGELES, Sep. 10, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated the United States by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Mexico advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. USA is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States
1:2
Mexico
1:2 (1:1)
- 10 September 1972
- Los Angeles
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 8 |
 Canada | 3 |
| United States | 1 |
Matches
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