World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Guatemala 5-2
Oct. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Guatemala by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 22 points. Guatemala is 5th with 8 points. In their last game, Mexico will meet Trinidad and Tobago on October 12, while Guatemala will face Costa Rica.
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)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
5:2
Guatemala
5:2 (1:1)
- 8 October 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 22 |
 United States | 19 |
 Costa Rica | 16 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 10 |
| Guatemala | 8 |
 Panama | 2 |
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