France vs Spain - All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-final

Spain hold a historical advantage over France ahead of their blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its penultimate stage, with only four teams remaining in the hunt for football’s biggest prize. Spain continued their impressive run by defeating Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals, while France edged past Morocco 2-0 to secure another appearance in the last four.

The European heavyweights will now square off in the semi-finals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a place in the FIFA World Cup final at stake. Having shared one of international football’s fiercest rivalries for more than a century, the latest chapter promises to be another captivating encounter between two of Europe’s most decorated nations.

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France vs Spain: All-time head-to-head record

Spain and France have met 38 times in senior international football. La Roja hold a slight advantage in the rivalry, winning 18 matches compared to 13 victories for Les Bleus, while seven encounters have ended in draws.

Their meetings have included international friendlies, the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the UEFA Nations League, producing several unforgettable contests over the years.

• Matches played: 38
• Spain wins: 18
• France wins: 13
• Draws: 7
• Goals scored by Spain: 61
• Goals scored by France: 46
• FIFA World Cup meetings: 1
• FIFA World Cup qualifiers: 2
• UEFA European Championship meetings: 6
• UEFA Nations League meetings: 2
• International friendlies: 27

France vs Spain: All Previous meetings

The rivalry began in 1922, with Spain securing a commanding 4-0 victory in Paris. La Roja dominated the early decades, winning seven of the first nine meetings, including an emphatic 8-1 triumph in 1929 and a 5-1 victory in Paris in 1949. France’s only success during this period came in 1933, when they edged Spain 1-0 in an international friendly.

France gradually closed the gap over the next three decades. Les Bleus defeated Spain 2-1 in Madrid in 1955 and 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in 1959, while several tightly contested matches ended in draws. Spain continued to enjoy success in a number of friendlies, but the rivalry became far more balanced as both nations established themselves among Europe’s elite.

The fixture took on greater significance when the sides began meeting regularly in major tournaments. France defeated Spain 2-0 in the UEFA Euro 1984 final before overcoming them again at Euro 2000 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Spain eventually turned the tide during their golden generation, defeating France 2-0 at UEFA Euro 2012 before claiming a crucial 1-0 away victory in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Recent meetings have continued to showcase the quality of both nations. France won a friendly in 2014 and lifted the 2021 UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 2-1 in the final. However, Spain responded by beating Les Bleus 2-1 in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final before prevailing in an unforgettable 5-4 thriller in the 2025 UEFA Nations League, ensuring they enter the World Cup semi-final with momentum firmly on their side.

France vs Spain : All Previous meeting results

• 30 April 1922: France 0-4 Spain – International Friendly
• 28 January 1923: Spain 3-0 France – International Friendly
• 22 May 1927: France 1-4 Spain – International Friendly-
• 14 April 1929: Spain 8-1 France – International Friendly
• 23 April 1933: France 1-0 Spain – International Friendly
• 24 January 1935: Spain 2-0 France – International Friendly
• 15 March 1942: Spain 4-0 France – International Friendly
• 19 June 1949: France 1-5 Spain – International Friendly
• 17 March 1955: Spain 1-2 France – International Friendly
• 13 March 1958: France 2-2 Spain – International Friendly
• 17 December 1959: France 4-3 Spain – International Friendly
• 2 April 1961: Spain 2-0 France – International Friendly
• 10 December 1961: France 1-1 Spain – International Friendly
• 9 January 1963: Spain 0-0 France – International Friendly
• 17 October 1968: France 1-3 Spain – International Friendly
• 17 March 1971: Spain 2-2 France – International Friendly
• 8 November 1978: France 1-0 Spain – International Friendly
• 18 February 1981: Spain 1-0 France – International Friendly
• 5 October 1983: France 1-1 Spain – International Friendly
• 27 June 1984: France 2-0 Spain – UEFA European Championship Final
• 23 March 1988: France 2-1 Spain – International Friendly
• 20 February 1991: France 3-1 Spain – UEFA European Championship Qualifier
• 12 October 1991: Spain 1-2 France – UEFA European Championship Qualifier
• 15 June 1996: France 1-1 Spain – UEFA European Championship
• 28 January 1998: France 1-0 Spain – International Friendly
• 25 June 2000: France 2-1 Spain – UEFA European Championship
• 28 March 2001: Spain 2-1 France – International Friendly
• 27 June 2006: Spain 1-3 France – FIFA World Cup
• 6 February 2008: Spain 1-0 France – International Friendly
• 3 March 2010: France 0-2 Spain – International Friendly
• 23 June 2012: Spain 2-0 France – UEFA European Championship
• 16 October 2012: Spain 1-1 France – FIFA World Cup Qualifier
• 26 March 2013: France 0-1 Spain – FIFA World Cup Qualifier
• 4 September 2014: France 1-0 Spain – International Friendly
• 28 March 2017: France 0-2 Spain – International Friendly
• 10 October 2021: Spain 1-2 France – UEFA Nations League Final
• 9 July 2024: France 1-2 Spain – UEFA European Championship Semi-final
• 5 June 2025: Spain 5-4 France – UEFA Nations League

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