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Argentina vs Yugoslavia head-to-head record

Argentina wins
2
Draws
2
Yugoslavia wins
2

6 meetings, 1930 to 1990Goals: Argentina 9, Yugoslavia 10

Argentina and Yugoslavia have met 6 times since 1930. They have won two each, with 2 draws. They last met on 30 June 1990, when the match ended 0–0 at the World Cup, and Argentina won on penalties.

The 6 meetings have produced 19 goals, 3.17 per game. The biggest win is Argentina’s 3–1 in a friendly in 1930. They went 38 years without meeting, between 1930 and 1968.

Who has won more, Argentina or Yugoslavia?

All matches6 matches

2 Argentina2 drawsYugoslavia 2

Competitive2 matches

0 Argentina1 drawYugoslavia 1

Friendlies4 matches

2 Argentina1 drawYugoslavia 1

Key numbers

Goals
Argentina 9, Yugoslavia 103.17 per game
First meeting
Argentina 3–1 YugoslaviaFriendly, 3 Aug 1930
Most recent
Yugoslavia 0–0 ArgentinaWorld Cup, 30 Jun 1990
Argentina’s biggest win
Argentina 3–1 YugoslaviaFriendly, 3 Aug 1930
Yugoslavia’s biggest win
Yugoslavia 4–2 ArgentinaFriendly, 16 Sept 1979
Most goals in a meeting
Yugoslavia 4–2 ArgentinaFriendly, 16 Sept 1979
TFN Elo rating now
Argentina 2243 (2nd), Yugoslavia 1864How the rating works

Last five meetings

  1. Yugoslavia0Argentina0

    World Cup, Argentina won on penalties

    Florence, Italy (neutral)

  2. Yugoslavia4Argentina2

    Friendly

    Belgrade, Yugoslavia

  3. Argentina1Yugoslavia0

    Friendly

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

  4. Argentina2Yugoslavia4

    Brazil Independence Cup

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (neutral)

  5. Argentina1Yugoslavia1

    Friendly

    Mar del Plata, Argentina

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Argentina win and drops with every Yugoslavia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Argentina have won more Below: Yugoslavia have won more
3 August 1930: Argentina 3–1 Yugoslavia (Friendly). Argentina +122 December 1968: Argentina 1–1 Yugoslavia (Friendly). Argentina +19 July 1972: Argentina 2–4 Yugoslavia (Brazil Independence Cup). Level3 July 1977: Argentina 1–0 Yugoslavia (Friendly). Argentina +116 September 1979: Yugoslavia 4–2 Argentina (Friendly). Level30 June 1990: Yugoslavia 0–0 Argentina (World Cup). LevelLevel
Level after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 1, held by Argentina from 3 August 1930.

Every meeting on one timeline

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Argentina's home games

3 matches

210

ArgentinaDrawsYugoslavia

In Yugoslavia's home games

1 match

001

ArgentinaDrawsYugoslavia

At neutral venues

2 matches

011

ArgentinaDrawsYugoslavia

Record by competition

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedArgentinaDrawsYugoslaviaGoals
Friendly42117–6
Brazil Independence Cup10012–4
World Cup10100–0

Meetings by decade

Argentina wins Draws Yugoslavia wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1930s14
1960s12
1970s313
1990s10

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofArgentinaYugoslavia
Wins in a row1197711979
Unbeaten meetings21930 to 196821979 to 1990

Penalty shootouts

  • Yugoslavia 0–0 ArgentinaWorld Cup, 30 Jun 1990Argentina won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have Argentina and Yugoslavia played each other?

6 times, starting on 3 August 1930. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Argentina and Yugoslavia?

Neither: they have 2 wins each, with 2 draws.

What is the biggest win in Argentina vs Yugoslavia?

Argentina’s 3–1 win in a friendly on 3 August 1930 in Buenos Aires.

When did Argentina and Yugoslavia last play?

On 30 June 1990 in Florence, when the match ended 0–0 at the World Cup, and Argentina won on penalties.

What is the competitive record between Argentina and Yugoslavia?

In 2 competitive matches, Argentina have 0 wins, Yugoslavia have 1, and 1 ended level.

Have Argentina and Yugoslavia met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently at the World Cup on 30 June 1990, when Argentina won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.

Every Argentina vs Yugoslavia result

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Every Argentina vs Yugoslavia result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
Yugoslavia0–0Argentina on pensArgentinaWorld CupFlorence, Italy (neutral)
Yugoslavia4–2ArgentinaFriendlyBelgrade, Yugoslavia
Argentina1–0YugoslaviaFriendlyBuenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina2–4YugoslaviaBrazil Independence CupRio de Janeiro, Brazil (neutral)
Argentina1–1YugoslaviaFriendlyMar del Plata, Argentina
Argentina3–1YugoslaviaFriendlyBuenos Aires, Argentina

Recent form

Argentina

  1. Wv BeninFriendly3–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
  2. Wv Burkina FasoFriendly7–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
  3. Wv BoliviaFriendly4–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
  4. Wv BoliviaFriendly4–0Wed 30 Sept 2026
  5. Lv SpainWorld Cup0–1Sun 19 Jul 2026

Yugoslavia

  1. Lat NetherlandsFriendly0–2Wed 25 Mar 1992
  2. Wat AustriaEuro qualifying2–0Wed 13 Nov 1991
  3. Lat BrazilFriendly1–3Wed 30 Oct 1991
  4. Wv Faroe IslandsEuro qualifying2–0Wed 16 Oct 1991
  5. Lat SwedenFriendly3–4Wed 4 Sept 1991

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.