World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Canada and Mexico play to a 2-2 draw
EDMONTON, Oct. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Canada tied 2-2 with Mexico (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 15 points. Canada is bottom with 6 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet third-placed the United States on November 2, while Canada will face the United States.
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)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Canada
2:2
Mexico
2:2 (0:1)
- 12 October 1997
- 12:10
- Edmonton
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 15 |
 Jamaica | 12 |
 United States | 10 |
 El Salvador | 9 |
 Costa Rica | 8 |
| Canada | 6 |
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