Italy
vs
1968–1988
Soviet Union
34
Rivalry score
2
Meetings
2
KO stages
Italy and Soviet Union have faced each other 2 times at the World Cup, including 2 knockout-stage encounters. Soviet Union lead the all-time series 1–0–1. A combined 2 goals have been scored (Italy 0–2 Soviet Union).
Rivalry Score Breakdown
Match frequency6/24
Competitive balance9/18
Knockout weight10/25
Prestige stages8/14
Recency0/10
Drama1/9
Overall34 / 100
Head-to-Head
0W1D1WGoals
0–2
KO meetings
2
First meeting
1968
Biggest Soviet Union win19880–2Soviet Union
Most dramatic19680–0Draw
All Euro meetings(2)
| Year | Stage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | SF | 0–0 |
| 1988 | SF | 0–2 |
PENS = detected via heuristic (ET + draw + year ≥ 1978). Penalty winner not available in base data.