Colombia vs Yugoslavia: World Cup head-to-head record
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Colombia and Yugoslavia have met twice in World Cup history, with Yugoslavia winning both encounters by a combined 6-0 aggregate score. The two nations faced off in 1962 and 1990, with Yugoslavia dominating the head-to-head record completely.
Yugoslavia's most emphatic victory came in their first meeting at the 1962 World Cup, where they defeated Colombia 5-0 on Matchday 3. They followed this up with a more modest 1-0 victory in 1990 during Matchday 2 group stage action.
Complete Colombia vs Yugoslavia World Cup Record
The head-to-head record between these two nations tells a story of Yugoslav dominance across three decades of World Cup football. Yugoslavia's 5-0 triumph in 1962 remains one of Colombia's heaviest defeats in World Cup history, while their 1-0 victory in 1990 helped Yugoslavia progress in what would be one of their final major tournament appearances before the country's dissolution.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Matchday 3 | Yugoslavia win | 5-0 |
| 1990 | Matchday 2 | Yugoslavia win | 1-0 |
For fans tracking current World Cup action and historical records like this one, Bola 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of match results and statistics. Yugoslavia's perfect record against Colombia represents just one chapter in the rich history of World Cup encounters between South American and European teams.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Colombia and Yugoslavia played at the World Cup?
Colombia and Yugoslavia have met exactly twice in World Cup history, in 1962 and 1990, with Yugoslavia winning both encounters.
What was the biggest victory in Colombia vs Yugoslavia World Cup matches?
Yugoslavia's 5-0 victory over Colombia in 1962 on Matchday 3 was the largest margin of victory between these two teams.
When did Colombia and Yugoslavia last play at the World Cup?
Their most recent and final World Cup meeting was in 1990, where Yugoslavia defeated Colombia 1-0 on Matchday 2.