Argentina vs Netherlands: World Cup head-to-head record
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Argentina and the Netherlands have faced each other 6 times in World Cup history with the Dutch holding a superior record of 2 wins to Argentina's 0 wins in regulation time, though Argentina has prevailed in both penalty shootouts between the teams. Their meetings span from 1974 to 2022, including memorable encounters in finals and semi-finals.
The head-to-head record shows Netherlands 2-0-4 Argentina, with 4 matches ending in draws. However, Argentina's penalty shootout victories in 2014 and 2022 demonstrate their resilience in knockout situations against the Oranje.
Complete Match History
The rivalry began with a dominant Dutch performance in 1974, winning 4-0 in their group stage encounter. Four years later, they met again in the 1978 final in Argentina, where the match ended 1-1 after extra time. The teams clashed in knockout rounds three times: 1998 quarter-finals (Netherlands won 2-1), 2014 semi-finals (Argentina won on penalties after 0-0), and 2022 quarter-finals (Argentina again prevailed on penalties after 2-2).
Fans can track live scores and build tournament brackets on Bola 2026 for future World Cup encounters. The pattern shows these teams often produce dramatic, closely contested matches that frequently require extra time or penalties to separate them.
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more World Cup matches between Argentina and Netherlands?
The Netherlands leads 2-0 in regulation time wins, though Argentina has won both penalty shootouts between the teams (2014, 2022).
When did Argentina and Netherlands first meet in a World Cup?
Their first World Cup meeting was in 1974 during the group stage, where Netherlands won convincingly 4-0.
How many times have Argentina and Netherlands met in World Cup finals?
They met once in a World Cup final, in 1978 in Argentina, which ended 1-1 after extra time.