World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran and Kuwait play out 0-0 draw
TEHERAN, Oct. 31, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran tied 0-0 with Kuwait, in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 12 points. Kuwait is third with 8 points. In their last game, Iran will meet Qatar on November 7, while Kuwait will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran
0:0
Kuwait
0:0 (0:0)
- 31 October 1997
- 16:00
- Teheran
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 12 |
 Saudi Arabia | 10 |
| Kuwait | 8 |
 China | 7 |
 Qatar | 4 |
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