World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina and Colombia qualify for the final stage
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 16, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina tied 1-1 with Colombia (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night. Argentina and Colombia both qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup tournament.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Argentina
1:1
Colombia
1:1 (0:1)
- 16 November 1997
- 19:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 30 |
 Paraguay | 29 |
| Colombia | 28 |
 Chile | 25 |
 Peru | 25 |
 Ecuador | 21 |
 Uruguay | 21 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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