South Africa vs Uruguay head-to-head record

South Africa wins: 0
Draws: 1
Uruguay wins: 2

3 meetings, 1997 to 2010Goals: South Africa 3, Uruguay 7

South Africa and Uruguay have met 3 times since 1997. Uruguay have won 2, South Africa 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 16 June 2010, when Uruguay won 3–0 at the World Cup.

The 3 meetings have produced 10 goals, 3.33 per game. The biggest win is Uruguay’s 3–0 at the World Cup in 2010. Uruguay are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw).

Who has won more, South Africa or Uruguay?

All matches3 matches

0 South Africa1 drawUruguay 2

Competitive2 matches

0 South Africa0 drawsUruguay 2

Friendlies1 match

0 South Africa1 drawUruguay 0

Key numbers

Goals: South Africa 3, Uruguay 73.33 per game
First meeting: Uruguay 4–3 South AfricaConfederations Cup, 17 Dec 1997
Most recent: South Africa 0–3 UruguayWorld Cup, 16 Jun 2010
Uruguay’s biggest win: South Africa 0–3 UruguayWorld Cup, 16 Jun 2010
Most goals in a meeting: Uruguay 4–3 South AfricaConfederations Cup, 17 Dec 1997
Current run: Uruguay unbeaten in 3
TFN Elo rating now: South Africa 1717 (59th), Uruguay 1935 (17th)How the rating works

All 3 meetings

16 Jun 2010
South Africa0Uruguay3
World Cup
Pretoria, South Africa
12 Sept 2007
South Africa0Uruguay0
Friendly
Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Dec 1997
Uruguay4South Africa3
Confederations Cup
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (neutral)

Home, away and neutral

In South Africa's home games

2 matches

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South AfricaDrawsUruguay

At neutral venues

1 match

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South AfricaDrawsUruguay

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Draws	Uruguay	Goals
Confederations Cup	1	0	1	3–4
World Cup	1	0	1	0–3
Friendly	1	1	0	0–0

Meetings by decade

South Africa wins Draws Uruguay wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Draws	Uruguay	Goals
1990s	1	0	1	7
2000s	1	1	0	0
2010s	1	0	1	3

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	South Africa	Uruguay
Wins in a row	None	12010
Unbeaten meetings	12007	31997 to 2010

Questions answered

How many times have South Africa and Uruguay played each other?

3 times, starting on 17 December 1997. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between South Africa and Uruguay?

Uruguay, with 2 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in South Africa vs Uruguay?

Uruguay’s 3–0 win at the World Cup on 16 June 2010 in Pretoria.

When did South Africa and Uruguay last play?

On 16 June 2010 in Pretoria, when Uruguay won 3–0 at the World Cup.

What is the competitive record between South Africa and Uruguay?

In 2 competitive matches, South Africa have 0 wins, Uruguay have 2, and 0 ended level.

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Every South Africa vs Uruguay result

All 3 Competitive 2 Friendlies 1

Every South Africa vs Uruguay result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
16 Jun 2010	South Africa	0–3	Uruguay	World Cup	Pretoria, South Africa
12 Sept 2007	South Africa	0–0	Uruguay	Friendly	Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Dec 1997	Uruguay	4–3	South Africa	Confederations Cup	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (neutral)