World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Honduras beats Mexico 2-1
SAN PEDRO SULA, Sep. 21, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Honduras defeated Mexico by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Mexicans second in Group 3 with 3 points. Honduras is third with 3 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet group leaders Jamaica on October 16, while Honduras will face Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 3
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Overview
Honduras at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Honduras
2:1
Mexico
2:1 (0:0)
- 21 September 1996
- 19:00
- San Pedro Sula
Semi-Final Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Jamaica | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Honduras | 3 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 |
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