The 1990 Yugoslavia national team is remembered as one of the country’s most talented sides, blending stars from across the federation. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, they reached the quarter-finals, their best result since 1962. Led by Dragan Stojković, who scored twice against Spain in the Round of 16, Yugoslavia showcased flair and technical brilliance. The quarter-final against Argentina ended 0–0, but Yugoslavia were eliminated on penalties despite a strong performance. With players like Robert Prosinečki, Dejan Savićević, and Safet Sušić, this was seen as a golden generation, whose promise was cut short by the breakup of the country.
