World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA beats El Salvador 4-2 to qualify for 1998 World Cup
FOXBORO, Nov. 16, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated El Salvador by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (Final Group) on Sunday afternoon. The United States secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. El Salvador is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
3558
Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 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)
United States
4:2
El Salvador
4:2 (2:0)
- 16 November 1997
- 14:00
- Foxboro
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 18 |
| United States | 17 |
 Jamaica | 14 |
 Costa Rica | 12 |
| El Salvador | 10 |
 Canada | 6 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.