World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Canada defeats Panama 3-1
EDMONTON, Aug. 30, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Canada defeated Panama by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Canadians top of Group 2 with 3 points. In their next game, Canada will meet Cuba on October 10, while Panama will face Cuba.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 2
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Overview
Canada at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Panama at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Canada
3:1
Panama
3:1 (2:0)
- 30 August 1996
- 19:30
- Edmonton
Semi-Final Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3 |
 Cuba | 0 |
 El Salvador | 0 |
| Panama | 0 |
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