World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Costa Rica loses to Guatemala 3-1 but qualifies for 2006 World Cup
Oct. 12, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Guatemala defeated Costa Rica by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (Third Round) on Wednesday. Costa Rica secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Guatemala is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Guatemala
3:1
Costa Rica
3:1 (3:0)
- 12 October 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 22 |
 United States | 22 |
| Costa Rica | 16 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 13 |
| Guatemala | 11 |
 Panama | 2 |
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