World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : USA defeats Guatemala 2-0
Mar. 30, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Guatemala by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Wednesday.
The result put the Americans second in the group with 6 points. Guatemala is third with 4 points. In their next game, the United States will meet Costa Rica on June 4, while Guatemala will face Mexico.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States
2:0
Guatemala
2:0 (1:0)
- 30 March 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 7 |
| United States | 6 |
| Guatemala | 4 |
 Costa Rica | 4 |
 Panama | 2 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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