a fuel - injection nozzle for an internal combustion engine is disclosed . the nozzle comprises a nozzle body , in which a nozzle needle with a stop is positioned so that it can be displaced , and a nozzle holder , in which a pressure pin is displaceably mounted . a disc - shaped stop element is provided in a zone between the nozzle body and the nozzle holder . the nozzle body and the nozzle holder are axially braced against one another in such a way that the stop element forms a first sealing surface , which lies adjacent to one section of the nozzle holder and a second sealing surface , which lies adjacent to one section of the nozzle body . both the first and second sealing surfaces respectively have at least one cavity , which is punched , drilled and / or stamped .