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West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

West Germany and Poland have faced each other 3 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 3 wins for West Germany, 0 wins for Poland, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, West Germany have scored 17 goals, while Poland have scored 7 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 3 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
9
Highest Score
4
3
Lowest Score
0
17
Goals
7

West Germany Vs Poland In Hockey World Cup

  •  
    10 Oct 1986

    West Germany
    3
    Poland
    0
  •  
    30 Dec 1981

    West Germany
    5
    Poland
    3
  •  
    21 Mar 1978

    West Germany
    9
    Poland
    4

How Many Times Have West Germany and Poland Played in the Hockey World Cup?

West Germany and Poland have played 3 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 3 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 3 encounters, West Germany 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 West Germany and Poland before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between West Germany and Poland?

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

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between West Germany and Poland took place in 1978. The match ended 9-4 in favour of West Germany. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, West Germany and Poland have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 3 wins for West Germany, 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 West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between West Germany and Poland was played on 10 Oct 1986 during the 1986 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 3-0 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 2 wins for West Germany, 0 wins for Poland, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest West Germany-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 West Germany and Poland Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 3 meetings, West Germany have scored 17 goals, while Poland have scored 7 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 24 goals, producing an average of 8 goals per match. West Germany have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 10. 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 West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between West Germany and Poland includes 3 meetings from 1978 to 1986. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. West Germany 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 West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between West Germany and Poland came when West Germany defeated Poland 9-4 in 1978. 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. West Germany 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 West Germany and Poland played in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany and Poland have played 3 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between West Germany and Poland?
    West Germany have won more matches, with 3 victories, compared with 0 wins for Poland.
  • How many times has West Germany beaten Poland in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany have beaten Poland 3 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times has Poland beaten West Germany in the Hockey World Cup?
    Poland have beaten West Germany 0 times out of 3 meetings.
  • How many times have West Germany and Poland drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    West Germany and Poland have drawn 0 times in their 3 meetings.
  • When did West Germany and Poland last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup match was played on 10 Oct 1986, with the match ending in a 3-0 win for West Germany.
  • How many goals have West Germany and Poland scored against each other?
    West Germany have scored 17 goals, while Poland have scored 7 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in West Germany vs Poland Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when West Germany defeated Poland 9-4 in 1978.
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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