World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Uruguay and Argentina qualify for the final stage
MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 14, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay tied 1-1 with Argentina (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night. Argentina and Uruguay both qualify for the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Uruguay
1:1
Argentina
1:1 (1:1)
- 14 November 2001
- 20:40
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 43 |
 Ecuador | 31 |
 Paraguay | 30 |
 Brazil | 27 |
| Uruguay | 27 |
 Colombia | 27 |
 Bolivia | 18 |
 Peru | 16 |
 Venezuela | 16 |
 Chile | 12 |
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