FIFA World Cup · Sunday 1 July 1990 · Naples, Italy
Cameroon 2–3 England (1 Jul 1990): Result & Goals
Goals
- 25'
David PlattEngland - 61'
Emmanuel Kundé penCameroon - 65'Eugène EkékéCameroon
- 83'Gary Lineker penEngland
- 105'Gary Lineker penEngland
Pre-match prediction
24%27%49%
Cameroon winDrawEngland win
Based on Elo ratings (Cameroon 1713, England 1875) and the outcomes of 4,744 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Cameroon and England.
- Cameroon won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- England won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Cameroon 1713, England 1875 — England were favourites.
Cameroon: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Colombia23 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–4 vs Russia18 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 2–1 vs Romania14 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–0 vs Argentina8 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 2–0 vs Kenya9 Mar 1990 · Africa Cup of Nations
England: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Belgium26 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–0 vs Egypt21 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–0 vs Netherlands16 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Republic of Ireland11 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Tunisia2 Jun 1990 · International Friendly