Spain and New Zealand have played 8 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 7 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 8 encounters, Spain have recorded 4 wins, while New Zealand have won 3 matches. The remaining 1 draw 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 Spain and New Zealand before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Spain have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 8 meetings, Spain have won 4 matches, while New Zealand have recorded 3 victories. The teams have also played 1 draw. This gives Spain a win rate of approximately 50% 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 Spain and New Zealand took place in 1973. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Spain. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Spain and New Zealand have met 8 times in the tournament, producing 4 wins for Spain, 3 wins for New Zealand, and 1 draw. 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 Spain and New Zealand was played on 06 Dec 2018 during the 2018 Hockey World Cup, and finished with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. 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 4 wins for Spain, 3 wins for New Zealand, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Spain-vs-New Zealand-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 8 meetings, Spain have scored 13 goals, while New Zealand have scored 10 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 23 goals, producing an average of 2.9 goals per match. Spain 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 Spain and New Zealand includes 8 meetings from 1973 to 2018. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Spain have won 4 matches, New Zealand have won 3, while 1 draw 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 Spain and New Zealand came when New Zealand defeated Spain 2-0 in 1982. The match produced a winning margin of 2 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 8 meetings. New Zealand have recorded 3 victories overall, while Spain have won 4 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.