World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats Jamaica 6-0
MEXICO CITY, Apr. 13, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Jamaica by a big score of 6-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 7 points. Jamaica is 5th with one point. In their next game, Mexico will meet second-placed the United States on April 20, while Jamaica will face Canada.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Mexico
6:0
Jamaica
6:0 (3:0)
- 13 April 1997
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 7 |
 United States | 4 |
 Costa Rica | 4 |
 El Salvador | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
 Canada | 1 |
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