World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Mexico beats USA 3-0
PUEBLA, Oct. 15, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated the United States by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Northern Zone) on Friday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 3 points. USA is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet second-placed Canada on October 27, while the United States will face Canada.
Fixtures and Results : Northern Zone
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico
3:0
United States
3:0 (2:0)
- 15 October 1976
- Puebla
Northern Zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 |
 Canada | 3 |
| United States | 2 |
Matches
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