World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina and Paraguay tied at 1-1
BUENOS AIRES, Sep. 1, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina tied 1-1 with Paraguay (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine third in the group with 5 points. Paraguay is 5th with 4 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Venezuela on October 9, while Paraguay will face Chile.
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)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
1:1
Paraguay
1:1 (1:1)
- 1 September 1996
- 18:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 10 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
| Argentina | 5 |
 Bolivia | 4 |
| Paraguay | 4 |
 Chile | 4 |
 Uruguay | 3 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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