Germany vs Sweden: World Cup head-to-head record
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Germany has a perfect World Cup head-to-head record against Sweden, winning all three meetings between the nations from 1934 to 2018. The Germans have scored 6 goals across these encounters while conceding just 2, demonstrating their historical dominance in this fixture at football's premier tournament.
Their most recent clash came during the 2018 World Cup group stage, where Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 victory that helped keep their tournament hopes alive at the time.
Complete Match History
The rivalry began in the 1934 World Cup quarter-finals when Germany edged Sweden 2-1 in what was a closely contested knockout encounter. The Germans had to wait 72 years for their next World Cup meeting, defeating Sweden 2-0 in the 2006 Round of 16 on home soil. Their most recent encounter came in the 2018 group stage, where Germany again prevailed 2-1 in another tight affair.
Fans tracking the 2026 World Cup can follow live scores and build brackets on Bola 2026 when these teams potentially meet again. Both nations will be looking to qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament, where new chapters in this historic rivalry could be written.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Germany and Sweden played at the World Cup?
Germany and Sweden have met 3 times at the World Cup, with Germany winning all three encounters between 1934 and 2018.
When was the last World Cup match between Germany and Sweden?
The last World Cup meeting was in 2018 during Matchday 10 of the group stage, with Germany winning 2-1.
Has Sweden ever beaten Germany at a World Cup?
No, Sweden has never defeated Germany at a World Cup, losing all three meetings by scores of 1-2, 0-2, and 1-2.