West Germany and Kenya have played 3 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 3 encounters, West Germany have recorded 1 win, while Kenya 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 West Germany and Kenya before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Kenya have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 3 meetings, Kenya have won 2 matches, while West Germany have recorded 1 victory. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Kenya a win rate of approximately 67% 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 West Germany and Kenya took place in 1971. The match ended 0-3 in favour of Kenya. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, West Germany and Kenya have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 1 win for West Germany, 2 wins for Kenya, 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 West Germany and Kenya was played on 28 Aug 1973 during the 1973 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-1 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, 2 wins for Kenya, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest West Germany-vs-Kenya-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 3 meetings, West Germany have scored 3 goals, while Kenya have scored 6 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 9 goals, producing an average of 3 goals per match. Kenya have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 3. 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 West Germany and Kenya includes 3 meetings from 1971 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, Kenya 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 West Germany and Kenya came when Kenya defeated West Germany 3-0 in 1971. 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 3 meetings. Kenya have recorded 2 victories overall, while West Germany 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.