Germany beats Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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MONTPELLIER, Jun. 29, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Germany qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against Mexico (halftime: 0-0) on Monday afternoon at the Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier.

Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with goals by Klinsmann ('74) and Bierhoff ('86).

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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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)

Mexico at the World Cup

  • 11 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
1998 World Cup Poster
Germany
2:1
Mexico
2:1 (0:0)
  • 29 June 1998
  • 16:30
  • Montpellier

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