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Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

Italy and Belgium have faced each other once in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 1 win for Italy, 0 wins for Belgium, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, Italy have scored 2 goals, while Belgium have scored 1 goal. Their meetings have taken place across 1 edition of the Hockey World Cup, providing a useful record of how the two teams have performed against each other over the years. This page covers their overall record, first meeting, latest match, wins, draws, goal statistics and complete Hockey World Cup match history.
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Highest Score
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Goals
1

Italy Vs Belgium In Hockey World Cup

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    1 Apr 1978

    Italy
    2
    Belgium
    1

How Many Times Have Italy and Belgium Played in the Hockey World Cup?

Italy and Belgium have played 1 match against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 1 edition of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 1 encounter, Italy have recorded 1 win, while Belgium have won 0 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 Italy and Belgium before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Italy and Belgium?

Italy have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 1 meeting, Italy have won 1 match, while Belgium have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Italy a win rate of approximately 100% 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.

When Did Italy and Belgium First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Italy and Belgium took place in 1978. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Italy. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Italy and Belgium have met once in the tournament, producing 1 win for Italy, 0 wins 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.

When Was the Last Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Italy and Belgium was played on 01 Apr 1978 during the 1978 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-1 win for Italy. 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 Italy, 0 wins for Belgium, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Italy-vs-Belgium-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have Italy and Belgium Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 1 meeting, Italy have scored 2 goals, while Belgium have scored 1 goal. Together, the two teams have scored 3 goals, producing an average of 3 goals per match. Italy 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.

What Is the Complete Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Italy and Belgium includes 1 meeting from 1978 to 1978. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Italy have won 1 match, Belgium have won 0, 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.

What Is the Biggest Win in Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Italy and Belgium came when Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in 1978. The match produced a winning margin of 1 goal, 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 1 meeting. Italy have recorded 1 victory overall, while Belgium have won 0 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have Italy and Belgium played in the Hockey World Cup?
    Italy and Belgium have played once in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between Italy and Belgium?
    Italy have won more matches, with 1 victory, compared with 0 wins for Belgium.
  • How many times has Italy beaten Belgium in the Hockey World Cup?
    Italy have beaten Belgium 1 time out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times has Belgium beaten Italy in the Hockey World Cup?
    Belgium have beaten Italy 0 times out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times have Italy and Belgium drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    Italy and Belgium have drawn 0 times in their 1 meeting.
  • When did Italy and Belgium last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup match was played on 01 Apr 1978, with the match ending in a 2-1 win for Italy.
  • How many goals have Italy and Belgium scored against each other?
    Italy have scored 2 goals, while Belgium have scored 1 goal in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in Italy vs Belgium Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in 1978.
Results
Match 50
ESP ESP
GER GER
0 - 1
Aug 30, 2026 20:00 (IST)
Match 49
NED NED
ARG ARG
1 - 2
Aug 30, 2026 17:30 (IST)
Match 48
GER GER
ARG ARG
2 - 1
Aug 29, 2026 00:00 (IST)
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