World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Honduras 3-1
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Honduras by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group 3 with 12 points. Honduras is third with 7 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet second-placed Jamaica on November 17, while Honduras 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)
Honduras at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Mexico
3:1
Honduras
3:1 (3:0)
- 6 November 1996
- 18:00
- Mexico City
Semi-Final Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 12 |
 Jamaica | 7 |
| Honduras | 7 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 |
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