Spain and Argentina compete for the biggest prize in football in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final this evening.
Argentina are aiming to defend their title won in Qatar four years ago, following a hard-fought semi-final win over England.
For Spain, it’s a chance to add a second World Cup to their European Championship triumph of 2024. La Roja impressed to beat favourites France in their semi-final tie.
It will be a first meeting between the two countries since 2018, and only the second competitive encounter. Their most recent meeting ended in a one-sided win for Spain, who thrashed Argentina 6-1 in a friendly, with Isco scoring a hat-trick.
Spain and Argentina have met in the World Cup just once before, with Argentina securing a 2-1 win during the 1966 group stage. Luis Artime scored both goals for Argentina, either side of Pirri’s response for Spain.
Across the previous 14 meetings, the teams are perfectly matched.
Spain vs Argentina – Head-to-head record
- Spain wins – 6
- Draws – 2
- Argentina wins – 6
Spain vs Argentina – Past meetings
- Spain 6-1 Argentina | 27 March 2018 | Friendly
- Argentina 4-1 Spain | 7 September 2010 | Friendly
- Spain 2-1 Argentina | 14 November 2009 | Friendly
- Spain 2-1 Argentina | 11 October 2006 | Friendly
- Spain 0-2 Argentina | 17 November 1999 | Friendly
- Spain 2-1 Argentina | 20 September 1995 | Friendly
- Spain 1-1 Argentina | 12 October 1988 | Friendly
- Argentina 1-1 Spain | 12 October 1974 | Friendly
- Spain 1-0 Argentina | 11 October 1972 | Friendly
- Argentina 2-1 Spain | 13 July 1966 | FIFA World Cup™
- Spain 2-0 Argentina | 11 June 1961 | Friendly
- Argentina 2-0 Spain | 24 July 1960 | Friendly
- Argentina 1-0 Spain | 5 July 1953 | Friendly
- Spain 0-1 Argentina | 7 December 1952 | Friendly
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