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France vs Spain is the standout head-to-head fixture of the World Cup 2026 knockout stage, with the two sides scheduled to meet on 14 July 2026. France enter as the world’s top-ranked nation (1st), while Spain sit directly behind them in 2nd — a billing that reflects just how evenly matched, yet historically tilted, this rivalry has become.
Head-to-Head Record
France and Spain have met 11 times in this fixture dataset. Spain hold a commanding advantage, winning 7 of those encounters to France’s 3, with 1 draw. Spain have also outscored their rivals across the sample — 18 goals to France’s 12 — at an average of 2.73 goals per meeting, suggesting these two sides consistently produce open, high-scoring contests when they face each other.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | Spain vs France | 5-4 | 2024–25 |
| 09 Jul 2024 | Spain vs France | 2-1 | 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2021 | Spain vs France | 1-2 | 2020–21 |
| 28 Mar 2017 | France vs Spain | 0-2 | 2017 |
| 04 Sep 2014 | France vs Spain | 1-0 | 2014 |
| 26 Mar 2013 | France vs Spain | 0-1 | 2014 |
France: Recent Form
France arrive at this fixture in extraordinary shape. They have won all six of their World Cup 2026 matches — a perfect W W W W W W run — scoring 16 goals and conceding just 2. That translates to an average of 2.67 goals scored and only 0.33 conceded per match, with four clean sheets along the way. Their 3.0 points per game is the maximum possible across the tournament so far, and they have found the net in every single outing.
- 09 Jul 2026 — France 2-0 Morocco (H)
- 04 Jul 2026 — Paraguay 0-1 France (A)
- 30 Jun 2026 — France 3-0 Sweden (H)
- 26 Jun 2026 — Norway 1-4 France (A)
Spain: Recent Form
Spain have been equally formidable, going 5W 1D across their six World Cup 2026 fixtures — a W W W W W D sequence — with 11 goals scored and only 1 conceded. Their defensive record is particularly striking: five clean sheets in six matches, an average of just 0.17 goals against per game. Spain’s 2.67 points per game is marginally below France’s perfect return, and they were held scoreless once, in their tournament opener against Cabo Verde.
- 10 Jul 2026 — Spain 2-1 Belgium (H)
- 06 Jul 2026 — Portugal 0-1 Spain (A)
- 02 Jul 2026 — Spain 3-0 Austria (H)
- 27 Jun 2026 — Uruguay 0-1 Spain (A)
Form and Record at a Glance
- H2H record (11 meetings): Spain 7 wins, France 3 wins, 1 draw
- H2H goals: Spain 18 – France 12; average of 2.73 per meeting
- France at World Cup 2026: P6 W6 D0 L0 — 16 GF, 2 GA, 3.00 ppg
- Spain at World Cup 2026: P6 W5 D1 L0 — 11 GF, 1 GA, 2.67 ppg
- Clean sheets: France 4, Spain 5 across their respective six matches
- Most recent meeting: Spain 5-4 France (5 June 2025) — the highest-scoring encounter in the dataset
How France and Spain Compare
Both sides arrive unbeaten at this World Cup, but their profiles differ in subtle ways. France have been the more prolific attacking force in 2026, averaging 2.67 goals per match against Spain’s 1.83, while Spain’s defensive record — just 1 goal conceded across six matches — is marginally tighter than France’s two. In the head-to-head history, Spain’s overall dominance (seven wins to three) is offset by the fact that their last three meetings have each been decided by a single goal or fewer, including a nine-goal thriller in June 2025, pointing to a rivalry that has grown considerably closer in recent years.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between France and Spain?
Across 11 recorded meetings, Spain lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to France’s 3, with 1 draw. Spain have also outscored France in this fixture, netting 18 goals to France’s 12.
When did France and Spain last meet?
The most recent encounter took place on 5 June 2025, with Spain beating France 5-4 in a remarkable nine-goal contest during the 2024–25 season.
What is France’s form heading into the World Cup 2026 match against Spain?
France have been in perfect form at the 2026 World Cup, winning all six of their matches — scoring 16 goals and conceding just 2 — for a maximum 3.0 points per game.
When do France and Spain play at the 2026 World Cup?
France vs Spain is scheduled for 14 July 2026, as part of the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.