Germany vs South Korea
head-to-head record
- Germany wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- South Korea wins
- 2
4 meetings, 1994 to 2018Goals: Germany 5, South Korea 7
Germany and South Korea have met 4 times since 1994. They have won two each. They last met on 27 June 2018, when South Korea won 2–0 at the World Cup.
The 4 meetings have produced 12 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is South Korea’s 3–1 in a friendly in 2004. South Korea have won the last two meetings.
Who has won more, Germany or South Korea?
All matches4 matches
Competitive3 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Germany 5, South Korea 73.00 per game
- First meeting
- Germany 3–2 South KoreaWorld Cup, 27 Jun 1994
- Most recent
- South Korea 2–0 GermanyWorld Cup, 27 Jun 2018
- Germany’s biggest win
- Germany 3–2 South KoreaWorld Cup, 27 Jun 1994
- South Korea’s biggest win
- South Korea 3–1 GermanyFriendly, 19 Dec 2004
- Most goals in a meeting
- Germany 3–2 South KoreaWorld Cup, 27 Jun 1994
- Current run
- South Korea, 2 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- South Korea 2–0 GermanyWorld Cup, 27 Jun 2018Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 12%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Germany 1963 (14th), South Korea 1833 (31st)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- South Korea2Germany0
World Cup
Kazan, Russia (neutral)
- South Korea3Germany1
Friendly
Busan, South Korea
- South Korea0Germany1
World Cup
Seoul, South Korea
- Germany3South Korea2
World Cup
Dallas, United States (neutral)
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In South Korea's home games
2 matches
101
GermanyDrawsSouth Korea
At neutral venues
2 matches
101
GermanyDrawsSouth Korea
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Germany | Draws | South Korea | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4–4 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 5 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Germany | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21994 to 2002 | 22004 to 2018 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21994 to 2002 | 22004 to 2018 |
Top scorers in Germany vs South Korea
- 1Jürgen KlinsmannGermany2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 4 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Germany and South Korea played each other?
4 times, starting on 27 June 1994. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Germany and South Korea?
Neither: they have 2 wins each, with 0 draws.
What is the biggest win in Germany vs South Korea?
South Korea’s 3–1 win in a friendly on 19 December 2004 in Busan.
When did Germany and South Korea last play?
On 27 June 2018 in Kazan, when South Korea won 2–0 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Germany and South Korea?
In 3 competitive matches, Germany have 2 wins, South Korea have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Germany vs South Korea result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2–0 | Germany | World Cup | Kazan, Russia (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 3–1 | Germany | Friendly | Busan, South Korea | |
| South Korea | 0–1 | Germany | World Cup | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Germany | 3–2 | South Korea | World Cup | Dallas, United States (neutral) |
Recent form
Germany
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South Korea
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.