Italy vs Uruguay: World Cup head-to-head record
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Italy and Uruguay have met three times in World Cup history, with the all-time record perfectly balanced: Italy has won 1 match, drawn 1, and lost 1 against Uruguay across tournaments from 1970 to 2014.
Their World Cup encounters span 44 years, featuring a goalless draw in 1970, Italy's 2-0 victory in the 1990 Round of 16, and Uruguay's decisive 1-0 win in 2014 that eliminated Italy from the group stage.
Complete World Cup Meeting History
The Italy-Uruguay World Cup rivalry began in 1970 with a tactical stalemate that ended scoreless. Twenty years later, Italy gained revenge with a commanding 2-0 victory in the knockout rounds of their home tournament. The most recent and dramatic encounter came in 2014, when Uruguay's narrow 1-0 victory sent shockwaves through the football world by eliminating four-time champions Italy at the group stage.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Matchday 2 | Uruguay 0-0 Italy | Draw |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | Italy 2-0 Uruguay | Italy Win |
| 2014 | Matchday 13 | Italy 0-1 Uruguay | Uruguay Win |
For fans tracking World Cup fixtures and results, Bola 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of international football matchups and historical data. The balanced nature of this head-to-head record makes any future meeting between these South American and European powerhouses particularly intriguing.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Italy and Uruguay played at the World Cup?
Italy and Uruguay have met 3 times in World Cup history, spanning from 1970 to 2014 across different tournament stages.
Which team has won more World Cup matches between Italy and Uruguay?
Neither team holds an advantage - the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with 1 win each and 1 draw between them.
When did Uruguay last beat Italy at the World Cup?
Uruguay's most recent victory over Italy came in 2014 with a 1-0 win that eliminated Italy from the group stage.