Who comes out on top when it comes to the Spain vs Argentina H2H record?
Ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup final, BetVictor News takes a closer look.
Have Spain And Argentina Played Each Other At The World Cup?
Interestingly World Cup betting favourites Spain and Argentina have played each other just once on the global stage. On that occasion, La Roja suffered a 2-1 loss with Luis Artime scoring both goals for the South Americans in the 1966 edition.
La Albiceleste would reach the quarter-final whereby they lost out to England 1-0 at Wembley. As for the Europeans, they tripped at the first hurdle and exited the tournament in the group stages.
When Did Spain And Argentina Last Meet?
The last time Spain and Argentina played each other was in 2018 whereby La Roja recorded an emphatic 6-1 friendly victory. Isco was the star of the show as his hat-trick helped down the South American giants in stunning fashion.
Prior to that, the Argentines recorded a resounding 4-1 victory in the 2010 September international break. World Cup Golden Boot favourite Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero were all on target in Buenos Aires.
Spain Vs Argentina H2H Record
The Spain vs Argentina H2H record is evenly split ahead of the 2026 World Cup final. In what will be a genuine Clash of the Titans between the current European and Copa America champions, both nations can boast six wins each from their 14 meetings across all competitions.
Spain vs Argentina H2H record:
- Mar 27, 2018: Spain 6-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Sep 07, 2010: Argentina 4-1 Spain (Friendly)
- Nov 14, 2009: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 11, 2006: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Nov 17, 1999: Spain 0-2 Argentina (Friendly)
- Sep 20, 1995: Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 12, 1988: Spain 1-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- Oct 12, 1974: Argentina 1-1 Spain (Friendly)
- Oct 11, 1972: Spain 1-0 Argentina (Friendly)
- Jul 13, 1966: Argentina 2-1 Spain (World Cup)
- Jun 11, 1961: Spain 2-0 Argentina (Friendly)
- Jul 24, 1960: Argentina 2-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Jul 05, 1953: Argentina 1-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Dec 07, 1952: Spain 0-1 Argentina (Friendly)
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