World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : USA defeats Mexico 2-0
Sep. 3, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Mexico by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Americans top of the group with 18 points. Mexico is second with 16 points. In their next game, the United States will meet Guatemala on September 7, while Mexico will face Panama.
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)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States
2:0
Mexico
2:0 (0:0)
- 3 September 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 18 |
| Mexico | 16 |
 Costa Rica | 10 |
 Guatemala | 7 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 7 |
 Panama | 2 |
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