World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA and Mexico play to a 2-2 draw
FOXBORO, Apr. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States tied 2-2 with Mexico (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 8 points. USA is second with 5 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet El Salvador on June 8, while the United States will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States
2:2
Mexico
2:2 (1:2)
- 20 April 1997
- 14:30
- Foxboro
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 8 |
| United States | 5 |
 Costa Rica | 4 |
 El Salvador | 1 |
 Jamaica | 1 |
 Canada | 1 |
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