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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  England Vs Soviet Union

England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

England and Soviet Union have faced each other 3 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 1 win for England, 1 win for Soviet Union, and 1 draw. Across these encounters, England have scored 2 goals, while Soviet Union have scored 2 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 3 editions 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.
Matches
3
1
Won
1
1
Lost
1
1
Tied
1
1
Highest Score
1
1
Lowest Score
0
2
Goals
2

England Vs Soviet Union In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 38
     
    22 Feb 1990

    Soviet Union
    0
    England
    1
  •  
    8 Oct 1986

    England
    0
    Soviet Union
    1
  •  
    2 Jan 1982

    England
    1
    Soviet Union
    1

How Many Times Have England and Soviet Union Played in the Hockey World Cup?

England and Soviet Union have played 3 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 3 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 3 encounters, England have recorded 1 win, while Soviet Union have won 1 match. The remaining 1 draw 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 England and Soviet Union before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between England and Soviet Union?

England and Soviet Union have an even Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Out of 3 meetings, England have won 1 match and Soviet Union have also won 1 match, with 1 draw. 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.

When Did England and Soviet Union First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between England and Soviet Union took place in 1982. The match ended 1-1 as a draw. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, England and Soviet Union have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 1 win for England, 1 win for Soviet Union, and 1 draw. 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 England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between England and Soviet Union was played on 22 Feb 1990 during the 1990 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-0 win for England. 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 England, 1 win for Soviet Union, and 1 draw in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest England-vs-Soviet Union-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have England and Soviet Union Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 3 meetings, England have scored 2 goals, while Soviet Union have scored 2 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 4 goals, producing an average of 1.3 goals per match. Both teams have scored an equal number of goals overall, leaving a goal difference of 0. 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 England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between England and Soviet Union includes 3 meetings from 1982 to 1990. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. England have won 1 match, Soviet Union have won 1, while 1 draw 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 England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between England and Soviet Union came when Soviet Union defeated England 1-0 in 1986. 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 3 meetings. Soviet Union have recorded 1 victory overall, while England 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.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have England and Soviet Union played in the Hockey World Cup?
    England and Soviet Union have played 3 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between England and Soviet Union?
    England and Soviet Union have an equal Hockey World Cup head-to-head record, with 1 win each out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times has England beaten Soviet Union in the Hockey World Cup?
    England have beaten Soviet Union 1 time out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times has Soviet Union beaten England in the Hockey World Cup?
    Soviet Union have beaten England 1 time out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times have England and Soviet Union drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    England and Soviet Union have drawn 1 time in their 3 meetings.
  • When did England and Soviet Union last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup match was played on 22 Feb 1990, with the match ending in a 1-0 win for England.
  • How many goals have England and Soviet Union scored against each other?
    England have scored 2 goals, while Soviet Union have scored 2 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in England vs Soviet Union Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when Soviet Union defeated England 1-0 in 1986.
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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