World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5-1
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 30, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group 3 with 9 points. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is bottom with no points. In their next game, Mexico will meet third-placed Honduras on November 6, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will face Jamaica.
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)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Mexico
5:1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
5:1 (2:0)
- 30 October 1996
- 21:00
- Mexico City
Semi-Final Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 9 |
 Jamaica | 7 |
 Honduras | 7 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 |
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