Austria vs Italy: World Cup head-to-head record
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Italy dominates the World Cup head-to-head record against Austria with four victories in four meetings between 1930-2022, winning every encounter without a single Austrian victory or draw. The Azzurri have consistently edged past Austria across different eras, from their first meeting in the 1934 semi-finals through to their most recent clash in 1998.
This perfect record spans 64 years of World Cup history, with Italy's narrowest victory being 2-1 in 1998, while three matches were decided by a single goal margin.
Complete Match History
The Austria-Italy World Cup rivalry began in dramatic fashion during the 1934 tournament on home soil for Italy, where the hosts secured a 1-0 semi-final victory en route to their first World Cup title. The nations wouldn't meet again in World Cup action until 1978 in Argentina, where Italy again prevailed 1-0 in group stage action.
Their 1990 encounter in Italy marked another narrow 1-0 victory for the Azzurri, maintaining their perfect record. The most recent and highest-scoring meeting came at France 1998, where Italy secured a 2-1 victory in what remains Austria's closest World Cup result against their neighbors. For tracking live scores and building brackets for the 2026 tournament, fans can use Bola 2026 to follow all the action.
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Semi-finals | Italy 1-0 Austria |
| 1978 | Group Stage | Italy 1-0 Austria |
| 1990 | Group Stage | Italy 1-0 Austria |
| 1998 | Group Stage | Italy 2-1 Austria |
Frequently asked questions
Has Austria ever beaten Italy in the World Cup?
No, Austria has never defeated Italy in World Cup competition, losing all four meetings between 1934 and 1998 without managing even a single draw.
When did Austria and Italy first meet in the World Cup?
Austria and Italy first met in the 1934 World Cup semi-finals, with Italy winning 1-0 on home soil before going on to win their first World Cup title.
What was the highest-scoring Austria vs Italy World Cup match?
The highest-scoring meeting was Italy's 2-1 victory over Austria at the 1998 World Cup in France, which remains the only match between them with more than one goal.