Spain and Germany have played 5 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 5 encounters, Spain have recorded 3 wins, while Germany have won 2 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 Spain and Germany before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Spain have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 5 meetings, Spain have won 3 matches, while Germany have recorded 2 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Spain a win rate of approximately 60% 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 Spain and Germany took place in 1998. The match ended 3-0 in favour of Spain. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Spain and Germany have met 5 times in the tournament, producing 3 wins for Spain, 2 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 Spain and Germany was played on 30 Aug 2026 during the 2026 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 0-1 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 3 wins for Spain, 1 win for Germany, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Spain-vs-Germany-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 5 meetings, Spain have scored 10 goals, while Germany have scored 6 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 16 goals, producing an average of 3.2 goals per match. Spain 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 Spain and Germany includes 5 meetings from 1998 to 2026. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Spain have won 3 matches, Germany have won 2, 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 Spain and Germany came when Spain defeated Germany 3-0 in 1998. 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 5 meetings. Spain have recorded 3 victories overall, while Germany have won 2 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.