Germany vs Portugal: World Cup head-to-head record
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Germany have a perfect World Cup record against Portugal, winning both of their all-time meetings without conceding a draw or a defeat. Across two fixtures played between 2006 and 2014, Germany scored seven goals and conceded just one, making them the dominant side in this particular World Cup rivalry.
The two nations have met at the FIFA World Cup in very different contexts — a third-place play-off and a group stage clash — yet the result has been the same each time: a comfortable German victory.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Germany's dominance over Portugal at World Cup level is striking. In two meetings, Die Mannschaft have outscored A Seleção by seven goals to one and have never trailed at any point in either match. Portugal — despite boasting world-class talent including Luís Figo in 2006 and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014 — have been unable to get the better of Germany on the sport's biggest stage.
Match-by-match record
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Third-place play-off | Germany 3–1 Portugal |
| 2014 | Group stage (Matchday 5) | Germany 4–0 Portugal |
Context behind each meeting
In 2006, the two sides met on German soil in Stuttgart for the third-place play-off. Germany ran out 3-1 winners in front of a passionate home crowd, claiming the bronze medal. Eight years later, the 2014 group stage clash in Salvador, Brazil, was even more emphatic — Germany's 4-0 victory over Portugal remains one of the most memorable results of that tournament, effectively ending Portugal's hopes of progressing from Group G. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, fans can head to Bola 2026 to track the full schedule and live scores if these two European heavyweights meet again.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Germany and Portugal played each other at the World Cup?
Germany and Portugal have met exactly twice at the FIFA World Cup — in 2006 and 2014. Germany won both matches, by 3-1 and 4-0 respectively, giving them a perfect 2-0 record in the head-to-head.
What was the score when Germany played Portugal at the 2014 World Cup?
Germany beat Portugal 4-0 in the 2014 World Cup group stage on Matchday 5. It was a landmark result that effectively knocked Portugal out of Group G contention early in the tournament.
Did Germany and Portugal meet at the 2006 World Cup?
Yes. Germany and Portugal met in the third-place play-off at the 2006 World Cup, hosted in Germany. Germany won 3-1 to claim the bronze medal, with Portugal finishing fourth in the tournament.