Argentina and Belgium have played 2 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 2 encounters, Argentina have recorded 1 win, while Belgium have won 1 match. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between Argentina and Belgium before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Argentina and Belgium have an even Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Out of 2 meetings, Argentina have won 1 match and Belgium have also won 1 match, with 0 draws. Neither side has managed to build an overall advantage in this fixture so far. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.
The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Argentina and Belgium took place in 1973. The match ended 1-2 in favour of Belgium. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Argentina and Belgium have met 2 times in the tournament, producing 1 win for Argentina, 1 win for Belgium, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.
The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Argentina and Belgium was played on 02 Mar 2002 during the 2002 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 3-1 win for Argentina. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 0 wins for Argentina, 1 win for Belgium, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Argentina-vs-Belgium-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 2 meetings, Argentina have scored 4 goals, while Belgium have scored 3 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 7 goals, producing an average of 3.5 goals per match. Argentina have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 1. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.
The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Argentina and Belgium includes 2 meetings from 1973 to 2002. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Argentina have won 1 match, Belgium have won 1, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.
The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Argentina and Belgium came when Argentina defeated Belgium 3-1 in 2002. The match produced a winning margin of 2 goals, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 2 meetings. Argentina have recorded 1 victory overall, while Belgium have won 1 match. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.