Argentina vs Greece: World Cup head-to-head record
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Argentina have a perfect World Cup record against Greece, winning both of their all-time meetings without conceding a single goal. Across two fixtures spanning 16 years — 1994 and 2010 — Argentina triumphed 4-0 and 2-0 respectively, giving them a combined score of 6-0 in the head-to-head series.
Greece have never beaten Argentina at a World Cup, and the two sides have never drawn. Argentina's dominance in these encounters reflects their broader status as one of the tournament's elite nations, while Greece's two World Cup appearances (1994 and 2010) both ended with a loss to Argentina in the group stage.
All-Time World Cup Head-to-Head Summary
Argentina and Greece have met twice at the FIFA World Cup, and the record could hardly be more one-sided. Argentina have won both games, scoring six goals and keeping two clean sheets. Greece have failed to score in either fixture, making Argentina one of the toughest opponents the Greeks have faced on the world stage.
Match-by-Match Results
The first meeting came at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, where Argentina handed a debut World Cup side a heavy 4-0 defeat on Matchday 1 of the group stage. Sixteen years later, at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the two nations were drawn together again. This time in a different matchday slot — Matchday 12 — Argentina again came out on top, winning 2-0 in Greece's final group game. The result eliminated Greece from that tournament.
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | Argentina 4-0 Greece |
| 2010 | Group Stage (Matchday 12) | Greece 0-2 Argentina |
Football fans heading to the 2026 World Cup can track any potential future meetings between these sides — along with live scores and the full tournament schedule — at Bola 2026, your go-to independent guide for the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Argentina and Greece played at the World Cup?
Argentina and Greece have met twice at the World Cup — in 1994 and 2010. Argentina won both matches, 4-0 and 2-0 respectively, for a combined score of 6-0 across both fixtures.
Has Greece ever beaten Argentina at a World Cup?
No. Greece have never beaten Argentina at a World Cup. In their two meetings, Greece lost 4-0 in 1994 and 0-2 in 2010, failing to score in either game.
When did Argentina beat Greece 4-0 at the World Cup?
Argentina beat Greece 4-0 at the 1994 World Cup in the United States. It was a Matchday 1 group stage fixture and marked Greece's World Cup debut.