World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Canada defeats Costa Rica 1-0
EDMOTON, Jun. 1, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Canada defeated Costa Rica by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Costa Ricans second in the group with 7 points. Canada is fourth with 5 points. In their next game, Costa Rica will meet El Salvador on August 10, while Canada will face Jamaica.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
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Overview
Canada at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Canada
1:0
Costa Rica
1:0 (0:0)
- 1 June 1997
- 14:30
- Edmoton
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 8 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
 United States | 5 |
| Canada | 5 |
 Jamaica | 5 |
 El Salvador | 4 |
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