World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Costa Rica beats USA 2-1
SAN JOSé, Dec. 1, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Costa Rica defeated the United States by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result left both teams on top of Group 1 with 9 points. In their next game, the United States will meet group leaders Costa Rica on December 14, while Costa Rica will face the United States.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 1
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica
2:1
United States
2:1 (1:0)
- 1 December 1996
- 11:00
- San José
Semi-Final Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 9 |
| United States | 9 |
 Guatemala | 4 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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