World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Mexico beats USA 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 12, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated the United States by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Fourth Round) on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Americans second in the group with 10 points. Mexico is third with 9 points. In their next game, the United States will meet El Salvador on September 5, while Mexico will face Costa Rica.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico
2:1
United States
2:1 (1:1)
- 12 August 2009
- 15:00
- Mexico City
Fourth Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Costa Rica | 12 |
| United States | 10 |
| Mexico | 9 |
 Honduras | 7 |
 El Salvador | 5 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 2 |
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