Belgium
vs
1972–1980
West Germany
28
Rivalry score
2
Meetings
2
KO stages
Belgium and West Germany have faced each other 2 times at the World Cup, including 2 knockout-stage encounters. West Germany lead the all-time series 2–0–0. A combined 6 goals have been scored (Belgium 2–4 West Germany). They met in the final of 1980.
Rivalry Score Breakdown
Match frequency6/24
Competitive balance0/18
Knockout weight10/25
Prestige stages12/14
Recency0/10
Drama0/9
Overall28 / 100
Head-to-Head
0W0D2WGoals
2–4
KO meetings
2
First meeting
1972
Biggest West Germany win19721–2West Germany
Most dramatic19801–2West Germany
All Euro meetings(2)
| Year | Stage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SF | 1–2 |
| 1980 | FINAL | 1–2 |
PENS = detected via heuristic (ET + draw + year ≥ 1978). Penalty winner not available in base data.