World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina and Chile play to a 1-1 draw
BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 15, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina tied 1-1 with Chile (halftime: 0-0), 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 9 points. Chile is 5th with 8 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Uruguay on January 12, while Chile will face Peru.
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)
Chile at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Argentina
1:1
Chile
1:1 (0:0)
- 15 December 1996
- 20:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
 Paraguay | 11 |
| Argentina | 9 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
| Chile | 8 |
 Bolivia | 6 |
 Peru | 6 |
 Uruguay | 6 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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