World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Mexico beats USA 2-1
Mar. 27, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated the United States by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 6 points. USA is third with 3 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Panama on March 30, while the United States will face Guatemala.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico
2:1
United States
2:1 (2:0)
- 27 March 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 6 |
 Guatemala | 4 |
 Costa Rica | 3 |
| United States | 3 |
 Panama | 1 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 0 |
World Cup History
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