Nation · World CupEast Germany
In the World Cup since 1974
Six World Cup matches across one appearance.
6
Played
2
Won
5
Goals scored
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Biggest win — East Germany 2–0 Australia (1974).
East Germany have played 6 World Cup matches across 1 edition in the covered data: 2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost, with 5 goals scored and 5 conceded.
Quick answers
- Did East Germany play in the World Cup?
- Yes — East Germany played at the 1974 World Cup: 6 matches, 2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost.
- Has East Germany ever won the World Cup?
- No — East Germany have not won the World Cup in a completed edition in the covered data.
- How many times has East Germany appeared at the World Cup?
- East Germany have appeared at 1 World Cup edition in the covered data, first in 1974.
- How many goals has East Germany scored in World Cups?
- East Germany have scored 5 World Cup goals and conceded 5 across 6 matches in the covered data.
- What is East Germany's best World Cup result?
- East Germany's best World Cup result — the furthest they have gone — is the second group stage (1974).
- When did East Germany last play in a World Cup?
- East Germany last played at the 1974 World Cup.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5–5 |
Tournament finishes
No top-three World Cup finish in a completed edition.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| East Germany 2–0 Australia | 1974 | Group |
| East Germany 1–0 West Germany | 1974 | Group |
Source: 1974 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.