World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Jamaica 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 16, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Jamaica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result left both teams on top of Group 3 with 6 points. In their next game, Jamaica will meet third-placed Honduras on October 26, while Mexico will face Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 3
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Jamaica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Mexico
2:1
Jamaica
2:1 (1:0)
- 16 October 1996
- 21:00
- Mexico City
Semi-Final Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 6 |
| Mexico | 6 |
 Honduras | 6 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 |
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