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India vs Poland Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

India and Poland have faced each other 4 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 3 wins for India, 1 win for Poland, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, India have scored 13 goals, while Poland have scored 5 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 4 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
4
3
Won
1
1
Lost
3
0
Tied
0
6
Highest Score
2
4
Lowest Score
1
13
Goals
5

India Vs Poland In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 47
     
    5 Mar 2002

    Poland
    1
    India
    4
  •  
    30 May 1998

    India
    6
    Poland
    2
  •  
    5 Oct 1986

    Poland
    1
    India
    0
  •  
    26 Mar 1978

    India
    3
    Poland
    1

How Many Times Have India and Poland Played in the Hockey World Cup?

India and Poland 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, India have recorded 3 wins, while Poland 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 India and Poland before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between India and Poland?

India have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 4 meetings, India have won 3 matches, while Poland have recorded 1 victory. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives India 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.

When Did India and Poland First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between India and Poland took place in 1978. The match ended 3-1 in favour of India. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, India and Poland have met 4 times in the tournament, producing 3 wins for India, 1 win for Poland, 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 India vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between India and Poland was played on 05 Mar 2002 during the 2002 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 4-1 win for India. 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 2 wins for India, 1 win for Poland, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest India-vs-Poland-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have India and Poland Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 4 meetings, India have scored 13 goals, while Poland have scored 5 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 18 goals, producing an average of 4.5 goals per match. India have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 8. 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 India vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between India and Poland includes 4 meetings from 1978 to 2002. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. India have won 3 matches, Poland 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.

What Is the Biggest Win in India vs Poland Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between India and Poland came when India defeated Poland 6-2 in 1998. The match produced a winning margin of 4 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. India have recorded 3 victories overall, while Poland 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 India and Poland played in the Hockey World Cup?
    India and Poland have played 4 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between India and Poland?
    India have won more matches, with 3 victories, compared with 1 win for Poland.
  • How many times has India beaten Poland in the Hockey World Cup?
    India have beaten Poland 3 times out of 4 meetings.
  • How many times has Poland beaten India in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland have beaten India 1 time out of 4 meetings.
  • How many times have India and Poland drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    India and Poland have drawn 0 times in their 4 meetings.
  • When did India and Poland last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest India vs Poland Hockey World Cup match was played on 05 Mar 2002, with the match ending in a 4-1 win for India.
  • How many goals have India and Poland scored against each other?
    India have scored 13 goals, while Poland have scored 5 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in India vs Poland Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when India defeated Poland 6-2 in 1998.
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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