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Championship for the Confederation of North, Central American and Carribean Association Football (CONCACAF). Contested for every two years since its revival in 1991. Held Feb. 1-15, 1998 in the United States.

First Round

Round Robin; each team plays the other teams in its group once. Note that three points are awarded for a win and one for a tie. (*) indicates team advanced to semifinals.

Group 1WLTGAGAPts
*Jamaica201527
*Brazil102515
Guatemala012342
El Salvador021061
RESULTS: Feb. 1—El Salvador 0, Guatemala 0; Feb. 3 —Brazil 0, Jamaica 0; Feb. 5—Brazil 1, Guatemala 1; Feb. 8—Jamaica 3, Guatemala 2; Brazil 4, El Salvador 0; Feb. 9—Jamaica 2, El Salvador 0.
Group 2WLTGFGAPts
*Mexico200626
Trinidad & Tobago110553
Honduras020150
RESULTS: Feb. 1—Trinidad & Tobago 3, Honduras 1; Feb. 4—Mexico 4, Trinidad & Tobago 2; Feb. 7 —Mexico 2, Honduras 0.
Group 3WLTGFGAPts
*United States200516
Costa Rica110843
Cuba0202100
RESULTS: Feb. 1—United States 3, Cuba 0; Feb. 4 —Costa Rica 7, Cuba 2; Feb. 7—United States 2, Costa Rica 1.

Semifinals

Feb. 10Los Angeles (12,298)United States 1, Brazil 0
Feb. 12Los Angeles (45,507)Mexico 1, Jamaica 0

Third Place

Feb. 15Los Angeles (91,255)Brazil 1, Jamaica 0

Final

Feb. 15Los Angeles (91,255)Mexico 1, United States 0

FIFA Top 50 World Rankings1997-98 SeasonAfrican Nations Cup
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