World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Uruguay and Argentina play to a 0-0 draw
MONTEVIDEO, Jan. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay tied 0-0 with Argentina, 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 10 points. Uruguay is fourth with 10 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet group leaders Colombia on February 12, while Uruguay will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
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)
Uruguay
0:0
Argentina
0:0 (0:0)
- 12 January 1997
- 21:30
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
 Paraguay | 14 |
| Argentina | 10 |
| Uruguay | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
 Peru | 9 |
 Chile | 8 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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