The rivalry between the Spain national football team and the France national football team has produced some of the most significant matches in European football history. Recent meetings have included the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal and the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal, both won by Spain. The matchup regularly features elite players such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Key Statistics
| Category | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Affiliation | 1913 | 1904 |
| UEFA Membership | Yes | Yes |
| FIFA World Cups Won | 1 (2010) | 2 (1998, 2018) |
| UEFA European Championships | 4 | 2 |
| UEFA Nations League Titles | 1 | 1 |
| Total H2H Matches* | 38 | 38 |
| H2H Wins* | 18 | 13 |
| H2H Draws* | 7 | 7 |
| Goals Scored in H2H* | 64-67 | 52-57 |
| Most Recent Meeting | Spain 5-4 France | Spain 5-4 France |
*Different statistical databases report slight variations in total goals scored. Match totals and win-loss records are generally consistent.
Most Recent Confirmed Lineups (UEFA Nations League Semi-Final, June 2025)
Spain Starting XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Unai Simón |
| RB | Pedro Porro |
| CB | Robin Le Normand |
| CB | Dean Huijsen |
| LB | Marc Cucurella |
| CM | Mikel Merino |
| CM | Pedri |
| CM | Martín Zubimendi |
| RW | Lamine Yamal |
| LW | Nico Williams |
| ST | Mikel Oyarzabal |
France Starting XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Mike Maignan |
| DEF | Pierre Kalulu |
| DEF | Clément Lenglet |
| DEF | Ibrahima Konaté |
| DEF | Theo Hernández |
| MID | Adrien Rabiot |
| MID | Manu Koné |
| ATT | Ousmane Dembélé |
| ATT | Michael Olise |
| ATT | Désiré Doué |
| ST | Kylian Mbappé |
The lineups above reflect the latest high-profile competitive meeting between the nations.
Career Overview
Spain and France are among the most successful national teams in international football.
Spain’s golden era between 2008 and 2012 produced consecutive European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Under coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain has experienced another resurgence, winning UEFA Euro 2024 and reaching consecutive UEFA Nations League finals.
France has maintained elite status since winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The team added a second world title in 2018 and reached another World Cup final in 2022. Didier Deschamps has overseen one of the most successful periods in French football history.
Recent encounters have highlighted a generational transition:
| Spain Emerging Stars | France Emerging Stars |
|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | Désiré Doué |
| Pedri | Michael Olise |
| Nico Williams | Bradley Barcola |
| Dean Huijsen | Manu Koné |
| Pau Cubarsí | Warren Zaïre-Emery |
Career Statistics
Spain National Team Honors
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 1 |
| UEFA European Championship | 4 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 1 |
France National Team Honors
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2 |
| UEFA European Championship | 2 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 1 |
Season-by-Season Stats
Spain Recent Tournament Performance
| Season | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | UEFA Nations League | Champions |
| 2024 | UEFA Euro | Champions |
| 2024-25 | UEFA Nations League | Runner-up |
| 2026 World Cup | In Progress | Active |
France Recent Tournament Performance
| Season | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FIFA World Cup | Champions |
| 2021 | UEFA Nations League | Champions |
| 2022 | FIFA World Cup | Runner-up |
| 2024 | UEFA Euro | Semi-final |
| 2025 | UEFA Nations League | Semi-final |
Records
Spain Records
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Most European Championships | 4 |
| Longest Major Tournament Dominance | Euro 2008–World Cup 2010–Euro 2012 |
| Biggest Win vs France | 8-1 (1929) |
| Nations League Titles | 1 |
France Records
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| World Cup Titles | 2 |
| Consecutive World Cup Finals | 2018, 2022 |
| Largest Competitive Win vs Spain | 3-1 (2006 World Cup) |
| Nations League Titles | 1 |
Awards and Honors
Spain
| Honor | Times Won |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 1 |
| UEFA European Championship | 4 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
France
| Honor | Times Won |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2 |
| UEFA European Championship | 2 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 |
Individual Honors in Recent Spain-France Matches
| Player | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | UEFA Euro 2024 Young Player |
| Rodri | Euro 2024 Player of Tournament |
| Kylian Mbappé | World Cup Golden Boot Winner |
| Ousmane Dembélé | Multiple domestic league titles |
Performance Trends
Spain
Offensive Growth
Spain’s attack has become more direct under Luis de la Fuente.
| Match | Goals |
|---|---|
| Spain vs France (2024) | 2 |
| Spain vs France (2025) | 5 |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia (2026) | 4 |
Spain’s younger generation has significantly increased goal production.
Defensive Stability
Spain has lost only one match in more than two years under de la Fuente.
France
Attacking Dependence on Mbappé
France remains one of Europe’s highest-scoring teams but often relies on Mbappé’s production.
| Recent Match | Result |
|---|---|
| France vs Brazil | 2-1 |
| France vs Colombia | 3-1 |
| France vs Northern Ireland | 3-1 |
| Spain vs France | 5-4 |
Historical Context
Spain-France is one of UEFA’s most balanced rivalries.
Historically:
| Team | World Cups | Euros |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 4 |
| France | 2 | 2 |
France holds the edge in World Cup success, while Spain owns the European Championship record. Spain’s recent victories in Euro 2024 and the Nations League 2025 semifinal suggest a shift in momentum toward La Roja.
Compared with historical European powers:
| Nation | World Cups | Euros |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 3 |
| Italy | 4 | 2 |
| Spain | 1 | 4 |
| France | 2 | 2 |
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Record
| Category | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 38 | 38 |
| Wins | 18 | 13 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 64-67 | 52-57 |
Last 10 Meetings
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nations League SF | Spain 5-4 France |
| Jul 2024 | Euro SF | 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 | WC Qualifier | France 0-1 Spain |
| Oct 2012 | WC Qualifier | Spain 1-1 France |
| Jun 2012 | Euro QF | Spain 2-0 France |
| Mar 2010 | Friendly | France 0-2 Spain |
| Feb 2008 | Friendly | Spain 1-0 France |
Goals in Recent Meetings
| Match | Goals |
|---|---|
| Spain 5-4 France | 9 |
| Spain 2-1 France | 3 |
| Spain 1-2 France | 3 |
Recent encounters have become increasingly high-scoring.
Recent Form
Spain
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4-0 Win |
| Iraq | 1-1 Draw |
| Egypt | 0-0 Draw |
| Serbia | 3-0 Win |
| Turkey | 2-2 Draw |
France
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3-1 Win |
| Ivory Coast | 1-2 Loss |
| Colombia | 3-1 Win |
| Brazil | 2-1 Win |
| Azerbaijan | 3-1 Win |
Statistical Highlights
Spain
- 18 victories in 38 meetings against France.
- UEFA Euro champions in 2024.
- Scored five goals against France in the 2025 Nations League semifinal.
- Four European Championship titles, the most by any nation.
France
- Two FIFA World Cup titles.
- Reached World Cup finals in 2018 and 2022.
- Kylian Mbappé remains the focal point of the attack.
- Won the 2021 UEFA Nations League.
Spain vs France
- 38 official meetings.
- Spain leads the series by five victories.
- The 5-4 Spain victory in June 2025 became one of the highest-scoring matches in Nations League history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the latest Spain national football team vs France national football team lineups?
The latest major competitive meeting occurred in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on 5 June 2025, featuring Spain stars Unai Simón, Pedri, Nico Williams, and Lamine Yamal against France stars Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Theo Hernández, and Mike Maignan.
Who won the most recent Spain vs France match?
Spain defeated France 5-4 in the UEFA Nations League semifinal in June 2025.
What is the all-time head-to-head record between Spain and France?
Spain leads with 18 wins, France has 13 wins, and there have been 7 draws across 38 matches.
Who scored in the 2025 Nations League semifinal?
Spain scorers were Nico Williams, Mikel Merino, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal (2). France scorers were Kylian Mbappé, Rayan Cherki, Dani Vivian (own goal), and Randal Kolo Muani.
Which team has won more major international trophies?
France has won more FIFA World Cups (2 vs 1), while Spain has won more UEFA European Championships (4 vs 2).
Who are the key players in current Spain vs France lineups?
Spain: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, Martín Zubimendi, and Unai Simón.
France: Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Theo Hernández, Mike Maignan, and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Sources and References
Statistics and historical records were verified using:
- FIFA
- UEFA
- Royal Spanish Football Federation
- French Football Federation
- Reuters football coverage and match reports
- Historical head-to-head databases and match archives
- UEFA Nations League statistical records
Where lineup details or historical statistics differed across publicly available databases, only figures that could be independently verified from multiple sources were included.
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