Cameroon vs Italy: World Cup head-to-head record
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Italy lead the World Cup head-to-head record against Cameroon, with one win and one draw from their two meetings at the tournament. Across all World Cup encounters between 1930 and 2022, the two sides met twice — in 1982 and 1998 — with Italy winning one and the other ending level, while Cameroon are yet to claim a World Cup victory over the Azzurri.
The overall record reads: played 2, Cameroon wins 0, draws 1, Italy wins 1 — a slight but clear edge in Italy's favour whenever these two nations have crossed paths on football's biggest stage.
Full World Cup match history: Cameroon vs Italy
The two nations first met at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where a 1-1 draw in the group stage saw both sides share the points. It was a competitive encounter that reflected Cameroon's emergence as a force in African football — the Indomitable Lions were making only their second World Cup appearance and held their own against the Italians, who went on to win the entire tournament that year.
| Year | Stage | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Group Stage | Matchday 3 | Italy 1-1 Cameroon |
| 1998 | Group Stage | Matchday 2 | Italy 3-0 Cameroon |
1998: Italy assert dominance
The second meeting came at France 1998, where Italy produced a commanding 3-0 group-stage victory to take all three points. That result settled the head-to-head firmly in Italy's favour and remains the last time these two countries faced each other at a World Cup. Neither side has been drawn together at the tournament since, leaving this rivalry relatively short but with Italy holding the upper hand. Fans looking to follow either nation's future fixtures can track the full schedule at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Cameroon and Italy played at the World Cup?
Cameroon and Italy have met twice at the World Cup — in 1982 and 1998, both in the group stage. Italy have the better record, winning once and drawing the other match, with Cameroon yet to win a World Cup game against Italy.
What was the result when Italy played Cameroon at the 1982 World Cup?
The 1982 World Cup group-stage match ended Italy 1-1 Cameroon on Matchday 3. Despite the draw, Italy progressed and ultimately won the 1982 World Cup title.
Has Cameroon ever beaten Italy at a World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Cameroon have not beaten Italy. Their best result was a 1-1 draw in 1982; the 1998 encounter ended in a 3-0 defeat for the Indomitable Lions.