Costa Rica vs Germany: World Cup head-to-head record
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Germany have a perfect record against Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup, winning both times the two nations have met. Across two encounters — in 2006 and 2022 — Germany have claimed victory on each occasion, with Costa Rica yet to take a point from their World Cup clashes with the Germans.
The two meetings have been notably high-scoring. Germany have netted eight goals across both games and conceded four, with each match finishing 4-2 to Germany regardless of which side was listed as the home team on the day.
All-time World Cup H2H: Costa Rica vs Germany
The two sides have met just twice at the World Cup, yet both fixtures delivered drama and goals in abundance. Their first encounter came on the opening day of the 2006 tournament in Germany, where the host nation set the tone for their run to third place by beating Costa Rica 4-2 in Munich. It was a statement performance from the Germans on home soil, played in front of a packed Allianz Arena on the very first day of that summer's competition.
Match-by-Match Results
| Year | Stage | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | Germany vs Costa Rica | 4-2 |
| 2022 | Group Stage (Matchday 12) | Costa Rica vs Germany | 2-4 |
2022: The Dramatic Qatar Finale
Their second meeting, in Qatar in 2022, was one of the most emotionally charged games of that tournament. Costa Rica led 2-1 and were on course to knock Germany out when Germany fought back to win 4-2. Despite the victory, Germany were eliminated on goal difference as Spain beat Japan simultaneously. Costa Rica also went out, meaning the result was ultimately bittersweet for both sides. Fans heading into the 2026 World Cup can follow all the latest group-stage action and track live scores at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Have Costa Rica ever beaten Germany at the World Cup?
No. Costa Rica have never beaten Germany at the World Cup. In their two meetings — 2006 and 2022 — Germany won both matches by the same scoreline, 4-2, leaving Costa Rica with no wins and no draws against them at the tournament.
When did Costa Rica and Germany first meet at the World Cup?
Costa Rica and Germany first met at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The match was played on Matchday 1 of the group stage and finished 4-2 to Germany, who were the host nation that year.
What happened when Costa Rica played Germany at the 2022 World Cup?
Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their 2022 group-stage meeting in Qatar. Despite the win, Germany were eliminated on goal difference, while Costa Rica also went out. Both nations exited the tournament on the same matchday.