World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Canada beats Cuba 2-0
EDMONTON, Oct. 10, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Canada defeated Cuba by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night.
The result put the Canadians top of Group 2 with 6 points. Cuba is third with 3 points. In their next game, Canada will meet third-placed Cuba on October 13, while Cuba will face Canada.
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)
Cuba at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Canada
2:0
Cuba
2:0 (1:0)
- 10 October 1996
- 19:00
- Edmonton
Semi-Final Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Canada | 6 |
 El Salvador | 4 |
| Cuba | 3 |
 Panama | 1 |
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