Sweden vs Uruguay: World Cup head-to-head record
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Sweden holds a 2-1 advantage over Uruguay in their all-time World Cup head-to-head record, having won two of their three meetings between 1950 and 1974. The Scandinavian side secured victories in both 1970 and 1974, while Uruguay's sole triumph came in their first encounter during the 1950 World Cup Final Round in Brazil.
These three matches represent the complete history of World Cup meetings between the nations, spanning a 24-year period from the early days of the tournament through the 1970s era.
Complete Match History
The rivalry began dramatically in 1950 when Uruguay edged Sweden 3-2 during the Final Round stage in Brazil. This remains the highest-scoring encounter between the sides and Uruguay's only World Cup victory over Sweden. Twenty years later in Mexico 1970, Sweden gained revenge with a narrow 1-0 victory on Matchday 3 of the group stage.
Sweden's dominance was confirmed four years later at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, where they defeated Uruguay 3-0 in another group stage meeting. This comprehensive victory represents the largest margin between the teams and cemented Sweden's superiority in this head-to-head record. Fans tracking current tournament action can follow live scores and build their bracket at Bola 2026.
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Final Round | Uruguay 3-2 Sweden |
| 1970 | Matchday 3 | Uruguay 0-1 Sweden |
| 1974 | Matchday 3 | Sweden 3-0 Uruguay |
Frequently asked questions
When did Sweden and Uruguay first meet at the World Cup?
Sweden and Uruguay first met at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil during the Final Round stage, with Uruguay winning 3-2.
What was Sweden's biggest victory over Uruguay?
Sweden's largest victory over Uruguay was 3-0 at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany during the group stage.
Have Sweden and Uruguay ever drawn at the World Cup?
No, Sweden and Uruguay have never drawn in their three World Cup meetings, with each match producing a decisive result.