World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Costa Rica and USA play to a 1-1 draw
ALAJUELA, May. 26, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (American Qualifiers) : Costa Rica tied 1-1 with the United States (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Americans top of Group 3 with 5 points. Costa Rica is second with 4 points. In their last game, the United States will meet second-placed Costa Rica on May 31, while Costa Rica will face the United States.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 3
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica
1:1
United States
1:1 (1:1)
- 26 May 1985
- Alajuela
2nd Round - Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
Matches
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