World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Guatemala 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 19, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Guatemala by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Final Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 8 points. Guatemala is fourth with 2 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet second-placed Canada on October 22, while Guatemala will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
2:1
Guatemala
2:1 (1:1)
- 19 October 1977
- Mexico City
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 8 |
 Canada | 4 |
 Haiti | 4 |
| Guatemala | 2 |
 El Salvador | 2 |
 Suriname | 0 |
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