England vs France: Head-to-head record

Both the nations have a long history of animosity, and this will be the third time they meet in a FIFA World Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium.

Both are storied nations brimming with qualities, but France have much more trophies. These two countries have never had a healthy bond, both on and off the field, due to difficulties such as politics and other factors. But times have changed, and the two countries are now regarded as football heavyweights, with France more successful than England.

France have spawned renowned football players as well as two World Cup trophies. They last won it in 2018, and if they capture the cup this time as well, they will become the third nation to do it, following Italy in 1934, 1938, and Brazil in 1958 and 1962. France also averted the stigma of group stage elimination that has hung over them since 1998, and they now appear more poised than ever. Yet they have never defeated England in World Cup matches

England have had a different World Cup experience, with their only victory coming in 1966. It's a travesty for a footballing nation that has been dubbed the "golden generation" numerous times. They reached the semi-finals for the first time and played the Euro 2020 final, but it never came home, but this time England have not been complacent and has stayed moderate, with less boasting, and more performance, and against France, it will decide their World Cup fate.

Let’s take a look at their head-to-head record.

Recent results

13 Jun 2017: France 3-2 England: International friendlies

17 Nov 2015: England 2-0 France: International friendlies

11 Jun 2016: France 1-1 England: Euro 2016

17 Nov 2010: England 1-2 France: International friendlies

26 Mar 2008: France 1-0 England: International friendlies

England vs France: Overall head-to-head stats

International friendlies

Matches: 24

England: 15

Draws: 2

France: 7

European Championship

Matches: 5

England: 0

Draws: 3

France: 2

FIFA World Cup

Matches: 2

England: 2

Draws: 0

France: 0

Overall

Matches: 31

England: 17

Draws: 5

France: 9