World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-1
Feb. 9, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet group leaders the United States on March 27, while Costa Rica will face Panama.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica
1:2
Mexico
1:2 (1:2)
- 9 February 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 |
 United States | 3 |
 Guatemala | 1 |
 Panama | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 0 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 0 |
World Cup History
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