World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Bolivia 3-1
BUENOS AIRES, Apr. 24, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Bolivia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Argentine second in the group with 3 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet group leaders Ecuador on June 2, while Bolivia will face Venezuela.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
3:1
Bolivia
3:1 (2:1)
- 24 April 1996
- 21:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ecuador | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 |
 Colombia | 3 |
 Chile | 0 |
 Paraguay | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
 Peru | 0 |
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