Australia vs Germany
head-to-head record
- Australia wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Germany wins
- 4
6 meetings, 1974 to 2017Goals: Australia 9, Germany 17
Australia and Germany have met 6 times since 1974. Germany have won 4, Australia 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 19 June 2017, when Germany won 3–2 at the Confederations Cup.
The 6 meetings have produced 26 goals, 4.33 per game. The biggest win is Germany’s 4–0 at the World Cup in 2010. They went 30 years without meeting, between 1974 and 2005.
Who has won more, Australia or Germany?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Australia 9, Germany 174.33 per game
- First meeting
- Germany 3–0 AustraliaWorld Cup, 18 Jun 1974
- Most recent
- Australia 2–3 GermanyConfederations Cup, 19 Jun 2017
- Australia’s biggest win
- Germany 1–2 AustraliaFriendly, 29 Mar 2011
- Germany’s biggest win
- Germany 4–0 AustraliaWorld Cup, 13 Jun 2010
- Most goals in a meeting
- Germany 4–3 AustraliaConfederations Cup, 15 Jun 2005
- Biggest upset
- Germany 1–2 AustraliaFriendly, 29 Mar 2011Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 13%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Australia 1884 (23rd), Germany 1963 (14th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Australia2Germany3
Confederations Cup
Sochi, Russia (neutral)
- Germany2Australia2
Friendly
Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Germany1Australia2
Friendly
Mönchengladbach, Germany
- Germany4Australia0
World Cup
Durban, South Africa (neutral)
- Germany4Australia3
Confederations Cup
Frankfurt, Germany
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Australia win and drops with every Germany win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Germany's home games
4 matches
112
AustraliaDrawsGermany
At neutral venues
2 matches
002
AustraliaDrawsGermany
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Australia | Draws | Germany | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confederations Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5–7 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–7 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 4 | 16 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Australia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12011 | 31974 to 2010 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22011 to 2015 | 31974 to 2010 |
Top scorers in Australia vs Germany
- 1John AloisiAustralia2
- 2Lukas PodolskiGermany2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Australia and Germany played each other?
6 times, starting on 18 June 1974. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Australia and Germany?
Germany, with 4 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Australia vs Germany?
Germany’s 4–0 win at the World Cup on 13 June 2010 in Durban.
When did Australia and Germany last play?
On 19 June 2017 in Sochi, when Germany won 3–2 at the Confederations Cup.
What is the competitive record between Australia and Germany?
In 4 competitive matches, Australia have 0 wins, Germany have 4, and 0 ended level.
Every Australia vs Germany result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2–3 | Germany | Confederations Cup | Sochi, Russia (neutral) | |
| Germany | 2–2 | Australia | Friendly | Kaiserslautern, Germany | |
| Germany | 1–2 | Australia | Friendly | Mönchengladbach, Germany | |
| Germany | 4–0 | Australia | World Cup | Durban, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Germany | 4–3 | Australia | Confederations Cup | Frankfurt, Germany | |
| Germany | 3–0 | Australia | World Cup | Hamburg, Germany |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.