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West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

West Germany and Japan have faced each other once in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 1 win for West Germany, 0 wins for Japan, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, West Germany have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 0 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.
Matches
1
1
Won
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0
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1
0
Tied
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1
Highest Score
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0
1
Goals
0

West Germany Vs Japan In Hockey World Cup

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    29 Aug 1973

    West Germany
    1
    Japan
    0

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

West Germany 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, West Germany have recorded 1 win, while Japan 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 West Germany and Japan before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between West Germany and Japan?

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

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between West Germany and Japan took place in 1973. The match ended 1-0 in favour of West Germany. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, West Germany and Japan have met once in the tournament, producing 1 win for West Germany, 0 wins 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 West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between West Germany and Japan was played on 29 Aug 1973 during the 1973 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-0 win for West 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 0 wins for West Germany, 0 wins for Japan, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest West Germany-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 West Germany and Japan Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 1 meeting, West Germany have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 0 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 1 goal, producing an average of 1 goals per match. West Germany 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 West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between West Germany and Japan includes 1 meeting from 1973 to 1973. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. West Germany have won 1 match, Japan 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 West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between West Germany and Japan came when West Germany defeated Japan 1-0 in 1973. 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. West Germany have recorded 1 victory overall, while Japan 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 West Germany and Japan played in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany and Japan have played once in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between West Germany and Japan?
    West Germany have won more matches, with 1 victory, compared with 0 wins for Japan.
  • How many times has West Germany beaten Japan in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany have beaten Japan 1 time out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times has Japan beaten West Germany in the Hockey World Cup?
    Japan have beaten West Germany 0 times out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times have West Germany and Japan drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany and Japan have drawn 0 times in their 1 meeting.
  • When did West Germany and Japan last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup match was played on 29 Aug 1973, with the match ending in a 1-0 win for West Germany.
  • How many goals have West Germany and Japan scored against each other?
    West Germany have scored 1 goal, while Japan have scored 0 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in West Germany vs Japan Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when West Germany defeated Japan 1-0 in 1973.
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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