Argentina and Germany have played 4 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 4 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 4 encounters, Argentina have recorded 1 win, while Germany have won 3 matches. 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 Germany before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Germany have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 4 meetings, Germany have won 3 matches, while Argentina have recorded 1 victory. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Germany a win rate of approximately 75% in their Hockey World Cup meetings. The difference in wins shows which side has historically had more success in this particular fixture. 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 Germany took place in 2002. The match ended 2-5 in favour of Germany. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Argentina and Germany have met 4 times in the tournament, producing 1 win for Argentina, 3 wins for Germany, 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 Germany was played on 29 Aug 2026 during the 2026 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-2 win for Germany. 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 1 win for Argentina, 2 wins for Germany, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Argentina-vs-Germany-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 4 meetings, Argentina have scored 7 goals, while Germany have scored 11 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 18 goals, producing an average of 4.5 goals per match. Germany have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 4. 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 Germany includes 4 meetings from 2002 to 2026. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Argentina have won 1 match, Germany have won 3, 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 Germany came when Germany defeated Argentina 5-2 in 2002. The match produced a winning margin of 3 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 4 meetings. Germany have recorded 3 victories overall, while Argentina 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.