Austria vs Chile: World Cup head-to-head record
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Austria hold the edge over Chile in World Cup history, leading the head-to-head record with one win and one draw from two meetings — Chile have never beaten Austria at a FIFA World Cup. The sides first met at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where Austria won 1-0, and their only other encounter came at France 1998, finishing 1-1.
Across both matches, Austria have scored two goals and conceded one, giving them a slight but clear statistical advantage over their South American rivals in the World Cup arena.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Austria and Chile have crossed paths at the World Cup on just two occasions, separated by 16 years. In both instances, Austria avoided defeat — winning once and drawing once — making them the stronger side in this particular fixture. Chile are yet to register a victory against Austria on the sport's biggest stage.
Every World Cup meeting: match by match
The table below covers every World Cup encounter between the two nations:
1982 FIFA World Cup — Spain | Group 2, Matchday 1
Chile 0-1 Austria
1998 FIFA World Cup — France | Group B, Matchday 2
Chile 1-1 Austria
The 1982 match was Austria's first group-stage fixture, and they made it count with a narrow but important victory over Chile. Sixteen years later in France, Chile — a more competitive side that year — managed to claw back a draw. Neither team has qualified for the same World Cup group since, meaning this head-to-head has been frozen in time for over two decades. If either nation advances to the 2026 World Cup and the two are drawn together, it will be the first renewal of this rivalry in nearly 30 years. Fans can follow the full 2026 schedule and track live results at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Has Chile ever beaten Austria at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Chile have never beaten Austria. Austria won their first encounter 1-0 in 1982, and the teams drew 1-1 in 1998. Chile's record against Austria at the World Cup stands at zero wins.
When did Austria and Chile last meet at the World Cup?
Austria and Chile last met at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, where the match ended 1-1. That remains their most recent World Cup encounter to date.
How many goals have been scored in Austria vs Chile World Cup matches?
A total of three goals have been scored across both World Cup meetings — Austria have netted two and Chile one. The matches produced a 1-0 Austria win in 1982 and a 1-1 draw in 1998.