World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA held to a 2-2 draw by Guatemala but qualifies for next round
SAN SALVADOR, Dec. 21, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Guatemala tied 2-2 with the United States (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. The United States advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Guatemala is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 1
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Overview
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 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)
Guatemala
2:2
United States
2:2 (2:1)
- 21 December 1996
- 20:00
- San Salvador
Semi-Final Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 13 |
 Costa Rica | 12 |
| Guatemala | 8 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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