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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  New Zealand Vs Poland

New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

New Zealand and Poland have faced each other 3 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 3 wins for New Zealand, 0 wins for Poland, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, New Zealand have scored 10 goals, while Poland have scored 3 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 2 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
3
3
Won
0
0
Lost
3
0
Tied
0
6
Highest Score
2
1
Lowest Score
1
10
Goals
3

New Zealand Vs Poland In Hockey World Cup

  •  
    6 Jan 1982

    Poland
    0
    New Zealand
    1
  •  
    10 Jan 1982

    New Zealand
    6
    Poland
    1
  •  
    9 Mar 1975

    New Zealand
    3
    Poland
    2

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

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

Who Has Won More Matches Between New Zealand and Poland?

New Zealand have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 3 meetings, New Zealand have won 3 matches, while Poland have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives New Zealand 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 New Zealand and Poland First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between New Zealand and Poland took place in 1975. The match ended 3-2 in favour of New Zealand. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, New Zealand and Poland have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 3 wins for New Zealand, 0 wins 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 New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between New Zealand and Poland was played on 10 Jan 1982 during the 1982 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 6-1 win for New Zealand. 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 New Zealand, 0 wins for Poland, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest New Zealand-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 New Zealand and Poland Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 3 meetings, New Zealand have scored 10 goals, while Poland have scored 3 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 13 goals, producing an average of 4.3 goals per match. New Zealand have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 7. 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 New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between New Zealand and Poland includes 3 meetings from 1975 to 1982. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. New Zealand have won 3 matches, Poland 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 New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between New Zealand and Poland came when New Zealand defeated Poland 6-1 in 1982. The match produced a winning margin of 5 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. New Zealand have recorded 3 victories 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 New Zealand and Poland played in the Hockey World Cup?
    New Zealand and Poland have played 3 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between New Zealand and Poland?
    New Zealand have won more matches, with 3 victories, compared with 0 wins for Poland.
  • How many times has New Zealand beaten Poland in the Hockey World Cup?
    New Zealand have beaten Poland 3 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times has Poland beaten New Zealand in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland have beaten New Zealand 0 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times have New Zealand and Poland drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    New Zealand and Poland have drawn 0 times in their 3 meetings.
  • When did New Zealand and Poland last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup match was played on 10 Jan 1982, with the match ending in a 6-1 win for New Zealand.
  • How many goals have New Zealand and Poland scored against each other?
    New Zealand have scored 10 goals, while Poland have scored 3 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in New Zealand vs Poland Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when New Zealand defeated Poland 6-1 in 1982.
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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