Alex MacQuoid
France vs England is one of international football’s most storied head-to-head rivalries, and it takes centre stage again at the World Cup 2026 on 18 July 2026. France enter the fixture ranked 3rd in the world, with England close behind at 4th, making this a meeting of two of the tournament’s highest-ranked sides.
Head-to-Head Record
France and England have met nine times in this fixture across the recorded head-to-head data. France hold the edge with five wins to England’s three, with one draw separating them. The matches have produced a combined 25 goals — 12 for France and 13 for England — at an average of 2.78 goals per meeting, suggesting these encounters tend to be competitive and open.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2022 | England vs France | 1–2 | 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2017 | France vs England | 3–2 | 2017 |
| 17 Nov 2015 | England vs France | 2–0 | 2015 |
| 11 Jun 2012 | France vs England | 1–1 | 2012 |
| 17 Nov 2010 | England vs France | 1–2 | 2010 |
| 26 Mar 2008 | France vs England | 1–0 | — |
France: Recent Form
France arrive in outstanding overall shape, recording five wins from their last six matches (W5 D0 L1) with a form string reading L W W W W W — the sole defeat coming in their most recent fixture, a 0–2 home loss to Spain on 14 July. Across those six matches they have scored 13 goals and conceded just 3, averaging 2.17 goals for and only 0.50 against per match. Their four clean sheets in six outings underline a formidable defensive record, and they have accumulated 2.50 points per game over this run.
- vs Spain (H) — 0–2 L (14 Jul 2026)
- vs Morocco (H) — 2–0 W (9 Jul 2026)
- vs Paraguay (A) — 1–0 W (4 Jul 2026)
- vs Sweden (H) — 3–0 W (30 Jun 2026)
England: Recent Form
England’s last six matches have produced three wins, two draws and one defeat (W3 D2 L1), with their form string reading L D W W W D. Their most recent result was a 1–2 home defeat to Argentina on 15 July, following a 1–1 draw with Norway. Over the six-match window England have scored 9 goals and conceded 6, averaging 1.50 goals for and 1.00 against per game. They have kept two clean sheets and failed to score once, accumulating 1.83 points per game.
- vs Argentina (H) — 1–2 L (15 Jul 2026)
- vs Norway (A) — 1–1 D (11 Jul 2026)
- vs Mexico (A) — 3–2 W (6 Jul 2026)
- vs DR Congo (H) — 2–1 W (1 Jul 2026)
Form and Record at a Glance
- All-time H2H (9 meetings): France 5 wins, England 3 wins, 1 draw
- Most recent meeting: England 1–2 France (10 December 2022)
- France last 6: W5 D0 L1 — 2.50 ppg
- England last 6: W3 D2 L1 — 1.83 ppg
- France clean sheets (last 6): 4 — conceding just 3 goals in total
- Combined H2H goals (9 meetings): 25 goals, averaging 2.78 per match
How France and England Compare
France’s recent form figures are markedly stronger across both ends of the pitch: their average of 2.17 goals scored per match comfortably outpaces England’s 1.50, while their defensive record of 0.50 goals conceded per game is significantly tighter than England’s 1.00. England have shown resilience in grinding out results — three of their last six outings ended in wins or draws against quality opposition — but their points-per-game tally of 1.83 trails France’s 2.50 over the same period. In the head-to-head history, France’s five wins from nine meetings give them a slight structural advantage, though England’s three victories confirm they are more than capable of turning the fixture.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between France and England?
Across nine recorded meetings, France have won five, England have won three, and one match has ended in a draw. France have scored 12 goals in those fixtures, England 13.
What was the last time France and England played each other?
The most recent meeting came on 10 December 2022, when France defeated England 2–1 in a match where England were listed as the home side. France have won the last two encounters in this dataset.
What is France’s current form heading into the World Cup 2026 fixture?
France have won five of their last six matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding only 3, with four clean sheets — giving them a points-per-game average of 2.50 over that run.
When do France and England meet at the 2026 World Cup?
France vs England is scheduled for 18 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026, with France (ranked 3rd) hosting England (ranked 4th) in what is one of the standout fixtures of the tournament.