World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA and Jamaica play out 1-1 draw
WASHINGTON DC, Oct. 3, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States tied 1-1 with Jamaica (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Friday night.
The result put the Jamaicans top of the group with 12 points. USA is third with 10 points. In their next game, Jamaica will meet El Salvador on November 9, while the United States will face Mexico.
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)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
United States
1:1
Jamaica
1:1 (0:0)
- 3 October 1997
- 19:30
- Washington Dc
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 12 |
 Mexico | 11 |
| United States | 10 |
 El Salvador | 9 |
 Costa Rica | 8 |
 Canada | 5 |
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