World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA beats Guatemala 2-0
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Guatemala by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Americans top of Group 1 with 3 points. Guatemala is bottom with one point. In their next game, the United States will meet third-placed Trinidad and Tobago on November 10, while Guatemala will face Costa Rica.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 1
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States
2:0
Guatemala
2:0 (0:0)
- 3 November 1996
- 13:00
- Washington, D.C.
Semi-Final Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 3 |
 Costa Rica | 3 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
| Guatemala | 1 |
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