Spain and Argentina meet in one of the most eagerly anticipated head-to-head fixtures of World Cup 2026, scheduled for 19 July 2026. Argentina arrive as the world’s top-ranked side, with Spain sitting just behind them at number two — making this a meeting between the planet’s two highest-ranked nations at the tournament.
Head-to-Head Record
Spain and Argentina have met six times in recorded history, with the rivalry perfectly balanced: three wins for Spain, three wins for Argentina, and no draws across any of those encounters. The sides have combined for 24 goals across the six meetings — an average of 4.0 goals per match — suggesting this fixture has historically been an open, high-scoring affair. Spain have scored 13 goals in those meetings to Argentina’s 11.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2018 | Spain vs Argentina | 6–1 | 2018 |
| 07 Sep 2010 | Argentina vs Spain | 4–1 | 2010 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Spain vs Argentina | 2–1 | 2009 |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Spain vs Argentina | 2–1 | — |
| 28 Nov 2003 | Argentina vs Spain | 2–1 | — |
| 13 Jul 1966 | Argentina vs Spain | 2–1 | 1966 |
Spain: Recent Form
Spain enter this fixture in flawless form, winning all six of their World Cup 2026 matches — a run that reads W W W W W W. They have scored 13 goals and conceded just one across those six outings, averaging 2.17 goals scored and a remarkable 0.17 conceded per match. They have kept five clean sheets in six games and have not once failed to score, accumulating a perfect 3.00 points per game. Their path to this stage included a 2–0 victory over France, a 1–0 win away at Portugal, and a 3–0 home defeat of Austria.
- 14 Jul 2026 — Spain 2–0 France (Away)
- 10 Jul 2026 — Spain 2–1 Belgium (Home)
- 06 Jul 2026 — Portugal 0–1 Spain (Away)
- 02 Jul 2026 — Spain 3–0 Austria (Home)
Argentina: Recent Form
Argentina have gone unbeaten across their six World Cup 2026 matches, recording four wins and two draws for a form string of W D W D W W. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 6, averaging 2.0 goals per game in attack and 1.0 against. Their 2.33 points per game reflects those two draws — against Switzerland (1–1) and Cabo Verde (1–1) — though they bounced back from each with a win. They have kept just one clean sheet in six matches, and their most recent result was a 2–1 win over England.
- 15 Jul 2026 — England 1–2 Argentina (Away)
- 12 Jul 2026 — Argentina 1–1 Switzerland (Home)
- 07 Jul 2026 — Argentina 3–2 Egypt (Home)
- 03 Jul 2026 — Argentina 1–1 Cabo Verde (Home)
Form and Record at a Glance
- The all-time head-to-head record across six meetings stands at Spain 3 – Argentina 3, with no draws recorded.
- Spain are the only side in this fixture’s history to score six goals in a single meeting (6–1 in March 2018); Argentina’s best was a 4–1 win in September 2010.
- Spain have won all six matches at World Cup 2026, conceding just 1 goal across the entire run.
- Argentina are unbeaten in six matches (W4 D2), though their 6 goals conceded contrast sharply with Spain’s defensive record.
- Spain’s points-per-game rate of 3.00 compares to Argentina’s 2.33 over the same number of matches.
- Combined, the two sides have scored 25 goals in their six World Cup 2026 matches apiece, while their head-to-head history averages 4.0 goals per meeting.
How Spain and Argentina Compare
Spain’s defensive record at this tournament is exceptional — five clean sheets and only one goal conceded in six matches — whereas Argentina have shipped six goals in the same number of games, keeping just one clean sheet. In attack the sides are closely matched, with Spain averaging 2.17 goals per game to Argentina’s 2.0, though Spain’s perfect points-per-game return of 3.00 gives them a statistical edge in consistency over Argentina’s 2.33. The head-to-head history offers no clear favourite: across six meetings spanning six decades, every result has been a win for one side or the other, and the margins have often been tight — four of the six meetings ended 2–1.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Spain and Argentina?
Across six recorded meetings, Spain and Argentina are level with three wins each and no draws. Spain have scored 13 goals in those fixtures, Argentina 11, at an average of 4.0 goals per match.
Have Spain and Argentina ever met at a World Cup before?
Yes — their only previous World Cup meeting in this dataset took place on 13 July 1966, when Argentina beat Spain 2–1.
What is Spain’s form heading into the World Cup 2026 match?
Spain have won all six of their World Cup 2026 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding just one, with five clean sheets and a perfect 3.00 points per game.
What is Argentina’s form heading into the World Cup 2026 match?
Argentina are unbeaten in six World Cup 2026 matches (four wins, two draws), scoring 12 goals and conceding 6, with a points-per-game rate of 2.33.