Uruguay and South Korea have been fierce rivals in football for years. Both teams have a rich history in the sport and have produced some of the best players in the world.
Uruguay | South Korea |
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FIFA World Ranking: 14th | FIFA World Ranking: 28th |
Best FIFA World Cup Performance: Champion (1930, 1950) | Best FIFA World Cup Performance: 4th Place (2002) |
Copa América Titles: 15 | AFC Asian Cup Titles: 2 |
The two teams have met 7 times in total, with Uruguay winning 4 matches, South Korea winning 2 matches, and 1 match ending in a draw.
Date | Location | Score |
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1981 | Montevideo, Uruguay | Uruguay 2-1 South Korea |
1990 | Rome, Italy | Uruguay 1-0 South Korea |
2002 | Suwon, South Korea | South Korea 2-1 Uruguay |
2010 | Cape Town, South Africa | Uruguay 0-0 South Korea |
2011 | Seoul, South Korea | South Korea 2-1 Uruguay |
2018 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | Uruguay 1-0 South Korea |
2022 | Al Rayyan, Qatar | Uruguay 0-0 South Korea |
The rivalry between Uruguay and South Korea is one of the most intense in international football. Both teams are known for their passionate fans and their aggressive style of play. The matches between the two teams are always closely contested and often end in dramatic fashion.
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