Colombia vs England: World Cup head-to-head record
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England lead Colombia in World Cup head-to-head record, winning 1 and drawing 1 from their 2 all-time meetings, with Colombia yet to claim a victory. The two nations first met at the 1998 World Cup in France, where England won convincingly, then clashed again in a dramatic 2018 Round of 16 tie that went to a penalty shootout.
Across both fixtures, Colombia have scored just one goal to England's three (excluding penalties), underlining England's edge in the direct World Cup rivalry so far.
Match-by-match World Cup record
The first meeting came at the 1998 World Cup in France during the group stage (Matchday 3). England won 2-0, a result that helped them advance from their group while Colombia were eliminated. It was a comfortable English victory that set the early tone for this head-to-head.
Twenty years later, the sides met again in a much tighter contest — the Round of 16 at Russia 2018. Colombia levelled in stoppage time to force extra time, and after 120 minutes ended 1-1 the match went to penalties. England prevailed 4-3 in the shootout, ending what had been a long and painful history of English penalty heartbreak in major tournaments. It remains one of the most memorable knockout ties of that tournament.
All-Time World Cup H2H Table
Colombia vs England — All World Cup Meetings
• 1998 | Group Stage (Matchday 3) | Colombia 0-2 England
• 2018 | Round of 16 | Colombia 1-1 England (England win 4-3 on pens)
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, both Colombia and England will be hoping to go deep into the tournament. If their paths cross again, it would be their third-ever World Cup encounter. Head to Bola 2026 to track live scores and follow the full tournament schedule as the draw and fixtures are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Have Colombia ever beaten England at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings (1998 and 2018), Colombia have not beaten England. They drew once in 2018 — a match England ultimately won on penalties — and lost the other fixture in 1998.
What happened when Colombia and England met at the 2018 World Cup?
Colombia and England drew 1-1 after extra time in the Round of 16. England then won the penalty shootout 4-3, knocking Colombia out of the tournament in one of the most dramatic ties of Russia 2018.
How many times have Colombia and England played each other at the World Cup?
Colombia and England have met exactly twice at the World Cup — in the 1998 group stage and the 2018 Round of 16. England have come out on top in both encounters.