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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  Soviet Union Vs New Zealand

Soviet Union vs New Zealand Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

Soviet Union and New Zealand have faced each other once in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 1 win for Soviet Union, 0 wins for New Zealand, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, Soviet Union have scored 1 goal, while New Zealand 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
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Won
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Highest Score
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Goals
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Soviet Union Vs New Zealand In Hockey World Cup

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    6 Oct 1986

    Soviet Union
    1
    New Zealand
    0

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

Soviet Union and New Zealand 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, Soviet Union have recorded 1 win, while New Zealand 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 Soviet Union and New Zealand before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Soviet Union and New Zealand?

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

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Soviet Union and New Zealand took place in 1986. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Soviet Union. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Soviet Union and New Zealand have met once in the tournament, producing 1 win for Soviet Union, 0 wins for New Zealand, 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 Soviet Union vs New Zealand Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Soviet Union and New Zealand was played on 06 Oct 1986 during the 1986 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 1-0 win for Soviet Union. 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 Soviet Union, 0 wins for New Zealand, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Soviet Union-vs-New Zealand-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have Soviet Union and New Zealand Scored Against Each Other?

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

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Soviet Union and New Zealand includes 1 meeting from 1986 to 1986. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Soviet Union have won 1 match, New Zealand 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 Soviet Union vs New Zealand Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Soviet Union and New Zealand came when Soviet Union defeated New Zealand 1-0 in 1986. 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. Soviet Union have recorded 1 victory overall, while New Zealand 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 Soviet Union and New Zealand played in the Hockey World Cup?
    Soviet Union and New Zealand have played once in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between Soviet Union and New Zealand?
    Soviet Union have won more matches, with 1 victory, compared with 0 wins for New Zealand.
  • How many times has Soviet Union beaten New Zealand in the Hockey World Cup?
    Soviet Union have beaten New Zealand 1 time out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times has New Zealand beaten Soviet Union in the Hockey World Cup?
    New Zealand have beaten Soviet Union 0 times out of 1 meeting.
  • How many times have Soviet Union and New Zealand drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    Soviet Union and New Zealand have drawn 0 times in their 1 meeting.
  • When did Soviet Union and New Zealand last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest Soviet Union vs New Zealand Hockey World Cup match was played on 06 Oct 1986, with the match ending in a 1-0 win for Soviet Union.
  • How many goals have Soviet Union and New Zealand scored against each other?
    Soviet Union have scored 1 goal, while New Zealand have scored 0 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in Soviet Union vs New Zealand Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when Soviet Union defeated New Zealand 1-0 in 1986.
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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