World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats El Salvador 5-0
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 5, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated El Salvador by a big score of 5-0 (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 14 points. El Salvador is fourth with 9 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Canada on October 12, while El Salvador will face Jamaica.
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)
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Mexico
5:0
El Salvador
5:0 (3:0)
- 5 October 1997
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 14 |
 Jamaica | 12 |
 United States | 10 |
| El Salvador | 9 |
 Costa Rica | 8 |
 Canada | 5 |
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