West Germany 1–0 Yugoslavia in the Quarter-Final

The 1958 FIFA World Cup's penultimate fixture saw West Germany take on Yugoslavia at Malmo Stadion. The final score was FRG 1 YUG 0, with the only goal coming from Helmut Rahn in the 12th minute.

Yugoslavia dominated possession but failed to create clear-cut chances, while West Germany's attack proved selective and efficient. A single strike by Rahn separated the two sides until the final whistle.

West Germany manager Sepp Herberger opted for a cautious approach, instructing his players to focus on defense rather than launching high-intensity counter-attacks. This strategy paid off as Yugoslavia's attacking threats were neutralized.

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West Germany manager Sepp Herberger opted for a cautious approach, instructing his players to focus on defense rather than launching high-intensity counter-attacks.

Yugoslavia coach Aleksandar Tirnanić made several substitutions in an attempt to inject fresh energy into the match but ultimately fell short of finding a breakthrough.