World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Canada and Costa Rica play out 1-1 draw
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (American Qualifiers) : Canada tied 1-1 with Costa Rica (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (3rd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Costa Ricans top of the group with 2 points. In their next game, Costa Rica will meet third-placed Canada on September 1, while Canada will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : 3rd Round
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Overview
Canada at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Canada
1:1
Costa Rica
1:1 (0:1)
- 17 August 1985
- Toronto
3rd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2 |
 Honduras | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
Matches
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