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

Poland and Japan have faced each other once in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 0 wins for Poland, 1 win for Japan, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, Poland have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 2 goals. 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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Lowest Score
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Goals
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Poland Vs Japan In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 30
     
    1 Mar 2002

    Poland
    1
    Japan
    2

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

Poland and Japan 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, Poland have recorded 0 wins, while Japan 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 Poland and Japan before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Poland and Japan?

Japan have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 1 meeting, Japan have won 1 match, while Poland have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Japan 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 Poland and Japan First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Poland and Japan took place in 2002. The match ended 1-2 in favour of Japan. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Poland and Japan have met once in the tournament, producing 0 wins for Poland, 1 win for Japan, 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 Poland vs Japan Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Poland and Japan was played on 01 Mar 2002 during the 2002 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-2 win for Japan. 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 Poland, 0 wins for Japan, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Poland-vs-Japan-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

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

Across their 1 meeting, Poland have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 2 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 3 goals, producing an average of 3 goals per match. Japan 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 Poland vs Japan Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Poland and Japan includes 1 meeting from 2002 to 2002. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Poland have won 0 matches, Japan 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 Poland vs Japan Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Poland and Japan came when Japan defeated Poland 2-1 in 2002. 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. Japan have recorded 1 victory overall, while Poland 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 Poland and Japan played in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland and Japan have played once in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between Poland and Japan?
    Japan have won more matches, with 1 victory, compared with 0 wins for Poland.
  • How many times has Poland beaten Japan in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland have beaten Japan 0 times out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times has Japan beaten Poland in the Hockey World Cup?
    Japan have beaten Poland 1 time out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times have Poland and Japan drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland and Japan have drawn 0 times in their 1 meeting.
  • When did Poland and Japan last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest Poland vs Japan Hockey World Cup match was played on 01 Mar 2002, with the match ending in a 1-2 win for Japan.
  • How many goals have Poland and Japan scored against each other?
    Poland have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 2 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in Poland vs Japan Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when Japan defeated Poland 2-1 in 2002.
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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