Alex MacQuoid
The England vs Argentina head-to-head rivalry returns to the World Cup stage on 15 July 2026, with the two sides meeting in what is one of the most storied fixtures in the tournament’s history. England enter ranked 4th in the world, while Argentina arrive as the 2nd-ranked side on the planet and reigning world champions, setting up a heavyweight knockout encounter.
Head-to-Head Record
England and Argentina have met six times at the World Cup, producing a record that firmly favours England: four wins for England, one win for Argentina, and one draw. Across those six meetings, England have scored 11 goals to Argentina’s 7, with an average of 3.0 goals per match — a figure that underlines the attacking quality both sides have historically brought to this fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2005 | Argentina vs England | 2–3 | — |
| 7 Jun 2002 | Argentina vs England | 0–1 | 2002 |
| 30 Jun 1998 | Argentina vs England | 2–2 | 1998 |
| 22 Jun 1986 | Argentina vs England | 2–1 | 1986 |
| 23 Jul 1966 | England vs Argentina | 1–0 | 1966 |
| 2 Jun 1962 | England vs Argentina | 3–1 | 1962 |
England: Recent Form
England head into this fixture unbeaten across their last six matches at the tournament, recording four wins and two draws (W4 D2 L0). Their form string reads D–W–W–W–D–W from most recent to oldest, with the only dropped points coming in a 1–1 draw against Norway on 11 July and a goalless stalemate with Ghana on 23 June. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 6 across those six outings, averaging 2.0 goals per match in attack and 1.0 per match defensively. Their points-per-game rate of 2.33 reflects a side that has been consistently competitive without always being dominant. England have kept 2 clean sheets and failed to score in one match over this run.
- 11 Jul 2026 — England 1–1 Norway (Away) — Draw
- 6 Jul 2026 — Mexico 2–3 England (Away) — Win
- 1 Jul 2026 — England 2–1 DR Congo (Home) — Win
- 27 Jun 2026 — Panama 0–2 England (Away) — Win
Argentina: Recent Form
Argentina arrive in equally strong shape, also unbeaten in their last six matches with an identical W4 D2 L0 record and a 2.33 points-per-game average. Their form string reads D–W–D–W–W–W, with draws against Switzerland (1–1 on 12 July) and Cabo Verde (1–1 on 3 July) the only blemishes. Crucially, Argentina have not failed to score in any of their six matches, netting 13 goals — one more than England — while conceding just 5. Their defensive average of 0.83 goals against per match is tighter than England’s 1.0, and they have also kept 2 clean sheets in this run.
- 12 Jul 2026 — Argentina 1–1 Switzerland (Home) — Draw
- 7 Jul 2026 — Argentina 3–2 Egypt (Home) — Win
- 3 Jul 2026 — Argentina 1–1 Cabo Verde (Home) — Draw
- 28 Jun 2026 — Jordan 1–3 Argentina (Away) — Win
Form and Record at a Glance
- World Cup H2H record: England 4 wins, Argentina 1 win, 1 draw across six meetings
- H2H goals: England 11 – Argentina 7; average of 3.0 goals per match
- England’s last six: W4 D2 L0 — 12 goals scored, 6 conceded, 2.33 ppg
- Argentina’s last six: W4 D2 L0 — 13 goals scored, 5 conceded, 2.33 ppg
- Clean sheets: Both sides have kept 2 clean sheets in their last six matches
- Argentina’s scoring run: Argentina have scored in every one of their last six matches; England failed to score once
How England and Argentina Compare
On current form, the two sides are remarkably evenly matched — identical W-D-L records, identical points-per-game, and the same number of clean sheets over their last six matches. The clearest statistical distinction is in attack and defence: Argentina have scored one more goal than England in this run (13 vs 12) and have conceded two fewer (5 vs 6), giving them a marginally superior goals-against average of 0.83 compared to England’s 1.0. In the World Cup head-to-head, however, England’s historical record is notably stronger, with four wins from six meetings and a goal advantage of 11–7 over Argentina.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between England and Argentina at the World Cup?
England have won four of the six World Cup meetings between the sides, with Argentina winning once and one match ending in a draw. England have scored 11 goals to Argentina’s 7 in those six encounters.
When did Argentina last beat England at the World Cup?
Argentina’s only World Cup victory over England came on 22 June 1986, when they won 2–1 — a match that remains one of the most famous in the tournament’s history.
What is England’s form going into the match on 15 July 2026?
England are unbeaten in their last six matches at the tournament, recording four wins and two draws with 12 goals scored and 6 conceded, earning a points-per-game rate of 2.33.
What is Argentina’s form ahead of the 15 July 2026 fixture?
Argentina are also unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws, 13 goals scored, and only 5 conceded — they have found the net in every single one of those six outings.