Pakistan and Spain have played 11 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 10 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 11 encounters, Pakistan have recorded 8 wins, while Spain have won 2 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 Pakistan and Spain before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Pakistan have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 11 meetings, Pakistan have won 8 matches, while Spain have recorded 2 victories. The teams have also played 1 draw. This gives Pakistan a win rate of approximately 73% 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 Pakistan and Spain took place in 1971. The match ended 2-3 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, Pakistan and Spain have met 11 times in the tournament, producing 8 wins for Pakistan, 2 wins for Spain, 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 Pakistan and Spain was played on 03 Mar 2010 during the 2010 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-1 win for Pakistan. 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 7 wins for Pakistan, 2 wins for Spain, and 1 draw in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Pakistan-vs-Spain-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 11 meetings, Pakistan have scored 30 goals, while Spain have scored 14 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 44 goals, producing an average of 4 goals per match. Pakistan have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 16. 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 Pakistan and Spain includes 11 meetings from 1971 to 2010. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Pakistan have won 8 matches, Spain have won 2, 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 Pakistan and Spain came when Pakistan defeated Spain 5-0 in 1975. 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 11 meetings. Pakistan have recorded 8 victories overall, while Spain have won 2 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.