World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Canada 3-1 to qualify for 1978 World Cup
MONTERREY, Oct. 22, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Canada by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (Final Tournament) on Saturday. Mexico secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Canada is eliminated.
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)
Canada at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
3:1
Canada
3:1 (2:1)
- 22 October 1977
- Monterrey
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 10 |
| Canada | 5 |
 Haiti | 5 |
 El Salvador | 4 |
 Guatemala | 2 |
 Suriname | 0 |
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