Spain
The phrase “Spain national football team vs France national football team lineups” is most frequently associated with the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final played on 9 July 2024 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The match featured two of Europe’s strongest national teams and ended with a 2-1 victory for Spain, who advanced to the final and later won their fourth European Championship.
Key Statistics
Match Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-final |
| Date | 9 July 2024 |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| Attendance | 62,042 |
| Final Score | Spain 2-1 France |
| Referee | Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia) |
| Spain Goals | Lamine Yamal (21′), Dani Olmo (25′) |
| France Goals | Randal Kolo Muani (9′) |
| Possession | Spain 58% – France 42% |
| Shots | Spain 16 – France 9 |
| Shots on Target | Spain 6 – France 3 |
| Corners | Spain 6 – France 3 |
| Yellow Cards | Spain 2 – France 2 |
Several statistics vary slightly depending on the data provider. UEFA and Opta are generally considered the official references for tournament statistics.
Spain vs France Lineups
Spain Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Unai Simón |
| RB | Jesús Navas |
| CB | Nacho |
| CB | Aymeric Laporte |
| LB | Marc Cucurella |
| CM | Rodri |
| CM | Fabián Ruiz |
| RW | Lamine Yamal |
| AM | Dani Olmo |
| LW | Nico Williams |
| ST | Álvaro Morata (Captain) |
Spain Substitutes Used
| Player | Minute |
|---|---|
| Dani Vivian | 57′ |
| Mikel Merino | 76′ |
| Ferran Torres | 76′ |
| Martín Zubimendi | 90′ |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 90′ |
France Starting XI (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Mike Maignan |
| RB | Jules Koundé |
| CB | Dayot Upamecano |
| CB | William Saliba |
| LB | Theo Hernández |
| CM | N’Golo Kanté |
| CM | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| CM | Adrien Rabiot |
| RW | Ousmane Dembélé |
| ST | Randal Kolo Muani |
| LW | Kylian Mbappé (Captain) |
France Substitutes Used
| Player | Minute |
|---|---|
| Eduardo Camavinga | 62′ |
| Antoine Griezmann | 62′ |
| Bradley Barcola | 62′ |
| Olivier Giroud | 79′ |
| Youssouf Fofana | 89′ |
Career Overview
Spain National Team
Spain national football team is one of international football’s most successful nations.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Titles | 1 |
| UEFA European Championships | 4 |
| UEFA Nations League Titles | 1 |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 1 |
| First International Match | 1920 |
| Most Caps | Sergio Ramos (180) |
| All-Time Top Scorer | David Villa (59) |
Spain became the first nation to win three consecutive major tournaments:
- Euro 2008
- World Cup 2010
- Euro 2012
They added a fourth European Championship in 2024.
France National Team
France national football team is among the most decorated national teams in Europe.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Titles | 2 |
| UEFA European Championships | 2 |
| UEFA Nations League Titles | 1 |
| FIFA Confederations Cups | 2 |
| First International Match | 1904 |
| Most Caps | Hugo Lloris (145) |
| All-Time Top Scorer | Olivier Giroud (57) |
France won the World Cup in:
- 1998
- 2018
They also reached the finals in 2006 and 2022.
Career Statistics
Spain All-Time International Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 780+ | 430+ | 170+ | 180+ | 1,500+ | 800+ |
France All-Time International Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900+ | 450+ | 190+ | 250+ | 1,600+ | 1,000+ |
Exact totals change after every international window and should be verified through FIFA and national federation databases.
Season-by-Season Stats
Spain Major Tournament Results
| Year | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UEFA Euro | Champions |
| 2010 | FIFA World Cup | Champions |
| 2012 | UEFA Euro | Champions |
| 2014 | FIFA World Cup | Group Stage |
| 2016 | UEFA Euro | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | FIFA World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 2020 | UEFA Euro | Semi-finals |
| 2022 | FIFA World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 2024 | UEFA Euro | Champions |
France Major Tournament Results
| Year | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FIFA World Cup | Champions |
| 2000 | UEFA Euro | Champions |
| 2006 | FIFA World Cup | Runners-up |
| 2016 | UEFA Euro | Runners-up |
| 2018 | FIFA World Cup | Champions |
| 2021 | UEFA Nations League | Champions |
| 2022 | FIFA World Cup | Runners-up |
| 2024 | UEFA Euro | Semi-finals |
Records
Spain
- Four-time European champions (record).
- First team to win three consecutive major tournaments.
- Longest unbeaten competitive run in Europe for several years.
- Highest-scoring win against France: 8-1 in 1929.
France
- Two-time FIFA World Cup champions.
- Reached four World Cup finals.
- Produced consecutive World Cup final appearances in 2018 and 2022.
- Kylian Mbappé reached 16 World Cup goals by 2026, tying Miroslav Klose’s former record.
Awards and Honors
Spain
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 1 |
| UEFA European Championship | 4 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
| Olympic Gold Medal | 1 |
France
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2 |
| UEFA European Championship | 2 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 2 |
Performance Trends
Spain
Last Four Major Tournaments
| Tournament | Goals Scored |
|---|---|
| Euro 2020 | 13 |
| World Cup 2022 | 9 |
| Nations League 2023 | 8 |
| Euro 2024 | 15 |
Spain’s resurgence under coach Luis de la Fuente has been driven by:
- Increased attacking efficiency.
- Emergence of younger players.
- Improved pressing and ball progression.
France
Last Four Major Tournaments
| Tournament | Goals Scored |
|---|---|
| Euro 2020 | 7 |
| World Cup 2022 | 16 |
| Euro 2024 | 4 |
| Nations League 2025 | Data not fully verified |
France’s Euro 2024 campaign was unusual because they reached the semi-finals while scoring only one open-play goal before facing Spain.
Historical Context
The Spain-France rivalry has existed since 1922 and is one of Europe’s most competitive international rivalries.
Spain historically dominated friendly matches, while France enjoyed more success in major knockout tournaments during the late twentieth century.
The modern era has shifted toward Spain again.
Between 2000 and 2025:
| Category | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 8 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Overall Record
| Category | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 38 | 38 |
| Wins | 18 | 13 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Goals | 66 | 40 |
Competitive Matches
| Competition | Spain Wins | France Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA European Championship | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 13 | 7 | 7 |
Competitive records vary depending on whether unofficial matches are included.
Last Five Meetings
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Euro Semi-final | Spain 2-1 France |
| Oct 2021 | Nations League Final | Spain 1-2 France |
| Mar 2017 | Friendly | France 0-2 Spain |
| Sep 2014 | Friendly | France 1-0 Spain |
| Mar 2013 | World Cup Qualifier | France 0-1 Spain |
Recent Form
Spain at Euro 2024
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Croatia | Won 3-0 |
| Italy | Won 1-0 |
| Albania | Won 1-0 |
| Georgia | Won 4-1 |
| Germany | Won 2-1 |
| France | Won 2-1 |
| England | Won 2-1 |
Spain became the first team to win seven matches at a single European Championship.
France at Euro 2024
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Austria | Won 1-0 |
| Netherlands | Drew 0-0 |
| Poland | Drew 1-1 |
| Belgium | Won 1-0 |
| Portugal | Drew 0-0 (won on penalties) |
| Spain | Lost 1-2 |
France conceded only four goals during the tournament but struggled offensively.
Statistical Highlights
- Spain lead the all-time series with 18 wins.
- France have won more major finals between the teams.
- Spain scored 66 goals against France.
- France scored 40 goals against Spain.
- Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in European Championship history against France.
- Spain’s victory over France sent them to their fifth European Championship final.
- Kylian Mbappé captained France during the Euro 2024 semi-final.
- Spain won all seven matches at Euro 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Spain vs France lineups in Euro 2024?
Spain started with Unai Simón, Jesús Navas, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams and Álvaro Morata.
France started with Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández, N’Golo Kanté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani and Kylian Mbappé.
Who won the latest Spain vs France match?
Spain defeated France 2-1 in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final.
Who scored in Spain vs France at Euro 2024?
- Randal Kolo Muani
- Lamine Yamal
- Dani Olmo
Which nation has won more matches between Spain and France?
Spain hold the advantage with 18 victories compared to France’s 13.
Which team has more major trophies?
France have two FIFA World Cups, while Spain have one World Cup and a record four European Championships.
Sources and References
Statistics and lineup information in this article were verified using:
- FIFA Official Website
- UEFA Official Website
- Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)
- French Football Federation (FFF)
- 11v11 Football Database
- WorldFootball.net
- Transfermarkt
- Reuters Sports archives and UEFA match reports for lineup confirmation and tournament statistics.
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