Spain and Soviet Union 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, Spain have recorded 0 wins, while Soviet Union have won 1 match. 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 Spain and Soviet Union before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
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 Spain 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.
The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Spain and Soviet Union took place in 1990. The match ended 0-3 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, Spain and Soviet Union have met once in the tournament, producing 0 wins for Spain, 1 win for Soviet Union, 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.
The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Spain and Soviet Union was played on 21 Feb 1990 during the 1990 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 0-3 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 Spain, 0 wins for Soviet Union, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Spain-vs-Soviet Union-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 1 meeting, Spain have scored 0 goals, while Soviet Union have scored 3 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 3 goals, producing an average of 3 goals per match. Soviet Union 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 Soviet Union includes 1 meeting from 1990 to 1990. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Spain have won 0 matches, Soviet Union have won 1, 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.
The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Spain and Soviet Union came when Soviet Union defeated Spain 3-0 in 1990. The match produced a winning margin of 3 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 1 meeting. Soviet Union have recorded 1 victory overall, while Spain 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.