Australia vs Chile: World Cup head-to-head record
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Chile lead the World Cup head-to-head against Australia, with one win and one draw from two all-time meetings. Across both encounters — played in 1974 and 2014 — Australia have never beaten Chile at a World Cup, recording zero wins, one draw, and one defeat, with a combined goals tally of 1 scored and 3 conceded.
The two nations have faced each other at the group stage on both occasions, making this a relatively rare but historically one-sided rivalry in favour of the Chileans.
All-time World Cup record: Australia vs Chile
The two meetings between Australia and Chile at the World Cup paint a clear picture: Chile have the upper hand. In 1974, the sides cancelled each other out in a goalless draw during the group stage in West Germany — a result that did neither team many favours in a tight group. Forty years later in Brazil, Chile were far more ruthless, dismantling Australia 3-1 in a Matchday 2 encounter that effectively ended the Socceroos' hopes of progressing from the group stage.
Match-by-match results
| Year | Stage | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Group Stage | Matchday 3 | Australia 0-0 Chile |
| 2014 | Group Stage | Matchday 2 | Chile 3-1 Australia |
What the record tells us
Australia's sole goal in this fixture came in the 2014 defeat, underlining how Chile have consistently controlled these encounters. Should the two nations meet at the 2026 World Cup, Australia will be looking to register their first-ever victory against Chile on the biggest stage. Fans can head to Bola 2026 to track the live schedule and results if these sides cross paths again in North America.
Frequently asked questions
Have Australia ever beaten Chile at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings (1974 and 2014), Australia have not beaten Chile. The record stands at zero wins for Australia, one draw, and one defeat — a 0-0 in 1974 and a 1-3 loss in 2014.
What was the score when Chile beat Australia at the 2014 World Cup?
Chile beat Australia 3-1 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The match was played on Matchday 2 of the group stage and effectively ended Australia's chances of advancing to the knockout rounds.
How many times have Australia and Chile met at the World Cup?
Australia and Chile have met exactly twice at the World Cup — once in 1974 in West Germany (a 0-0 draw) and once in 2014 in Brazil (a 3-1 win for Chile).