World Cup 1998 : Germany beats USA 2-0
PARIS, Jun. 15, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Germany defeated the United States by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Andreas Möller in the 10th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Klinsmann in the 67th minute.
The result put the Germans top of Group F with 3 points. In their next game, Germany will meet second-placed Yugoslavia at the Parc des Princes on June 21, while the United States will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 14 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
United States at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Germany
2:0
United States
2:0 (1:0)
- 15 June 1998
- 21:00
- Paris
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3 |
 Yugoslavia | 3 |
 Iran | 0 |
| United States | 0 |
Matches
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