Ghana vs Uruguay: World Cup head-to-head record
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Uruguay hold the edge in the Ghana vs Uruguay World Cup head-to-head record, with the two nations meeting twice in FIFA World Cup history and Uruguay claiming one win and one draw — Ghana are yet to win. Across both meetings, Ghana have scored just one goal to Uruguay's three, and their 2010 penalty shootout exit remains one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in World Cup history.
The all-time World Cup record stands at: Played 2, Ghana wins 0, Draws 1, Uruguay wins 1.
Match-by-match results: Ghana vs Uruguay at the World Cup
The two sides first met at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa in a quarter-final that became one of the most talked-about games in tournament history. The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Uruguay edging the penalty shootout 4-2 to advance to the semi-finals. The game is remembered for the handball by Luis Suárez on the line in the final seconds of extra time, denying Ghana a last-gasp winner and a place in the semi-finals as Africa's last remaining team.
Their second encounter came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, this time in the group stage on Matchday 3. Uruguay won 2-0, but despite the victory they were eliminated from the tournament on goal difference, with Ghana also going out. The result meant Uruguay's win ultimately did them little good, adding a bittersweet footnote to their head-to-head rivalry.
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2010 — Quarter-final (Soccer City, Johannesburg): Uruguay 1–1 Ghana (AET) — Uruguay won 4–2 on penalties.
2022 — Group Stage, Matchday 3 (Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar): Ghana 0–2 Uruguay.
With both nations expected to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans can track any future meetings and the full schedule at Bola 2026, your go-to resource for live scores and tournament brackets.
Frequently asked questions
Has Ghana ever beaten Uruguay at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Ghana have never beaten Uruguay. Their best result was a 1-1 draw in the 2010 quarter-final, which Uruguay ultimately won 4-2 on penalties.
What happened between Ghana and Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup?
The 2010 quarter-final ended 1-1 after extra time. Uruguay won the penalty shootout 4-2. The match is infamous for Luis Suárez's goal-line handball in the dying seconds of extra time, which led to a missed Ghana penalty and their elimination.
Did Uruguay qualify from the 2022 World Cup group after beating Ghana?
No. Despite beating Ghana 2-0 in their final group game at Qatar 2022, Uruguay were eliminated on goal difference. Both Ghana and Uruguay went out at the group stage.