Italy 1–1 Argentina
World Cup 1990 · Semi-final · 3 July 1990
Penalty shoot-out 3–4
Italy and Argentina met on 3 July 1990 in the semi-final of the World Cup 1990 at Stadio San Paolo, Naples, in front of 59,978 spectators. Argentina won on penalties against Italy. Referee: Michel Vautrot.
Goals
- 17′ 1–0 Salvatore Schillaci (Italy)
- 67′ 1–1 Claudio Caniggia (Argentina)
The first goal came in minute 17; in total 2 goals were scored.
| Competition | World Cup 1990 |
| Round | Semi-final |
| Date | 3 July 1990 |
| Venue | Stadio San Paolo, Naples |
| Attendance | 59,978 |
| Referee | Michel Vautrot |
Other meetings of Italy and Argentina
- 19 June 1974 · World Cup 1974 — Argentina 1–1 Italy
- 10 June 1978 · World Cup 1978 — Argentina 0–1 Italy
- 29 June 1982 · World Cup 1982 — Italy 2–1 Argentina
- 5 June 1986 · World Cup 1986 — Italy 1–1 Argentina
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