Argentina vs England head-to-head record

Argentina wins: 4
Draws: 6
England wins: 6

16 meetings, 1951 to 2026Goals: Argentina 20, England 23

Argentina and England have met 16 times since 1951. England have won 6, Argentina 4, and 6 matches ended level. They last met on 15 July 2026, when Argentina won 2–1 at the World Cup.

The 16 meetings have produced 43 goals, 2.69 per game. The biggest win is Argentina’s 3–1 in a friendly in 1953. They went 20 years without meeting, between 2005 and 2026.

Who has won more, Argentina or England?

All matches16 matches

4 Argentina6 drawsEngland 6

Competitive7 matches

3 Argentina1 drawEngland 3

Friendlies9 matches

1 Argentina5 drawsEngland 3

Key numbers

Goals: Argentina 20, England 232.69 per game
First meeting: England 2–1 ArgentinaFriendly, 9 May 1951
Most recent: England 1–2 ArgentinaWorld Cup, 15 Jul 2026
Argentina’s biggest win: Argentina 3–1 EnglandFriendly, 14 May 1953
England’s biggest win: England 3–1 ArgentinaFriendly, 13 May 1980
Most goals in a meeting: England 3–2 ArgentinaFriendly, 12 Nov 2005
TFN Elo rating now: Argentina 2243 (2nd), England 2208 (3rd)How the rating works

Last five meetings

15 Jul 2026
England1Argentina2
World Cup
Atlanta, United States (neutral)
12 Nov 2005
England3Argentina2
Friendly
Geneva, Switzerland (neutral)
7 Jun 2002
Argentina0England1
World Cup
Sapporo, Japan (neutral)
23 Feb 2000
England0Argentina0
Friendly
London, England
30 Jun 1998
Argentina2England2
World Cup, Argentina won on penalties
Saint-Étienne, France (neutral)

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Argentina win and drops with every England win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Argentina have won more Below: England have won more

Level

England lead by 2 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 3, held by England from 12 November 2005.

Every meeting on one timeline

Argentina wins

Draws

England wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Argentina's home games

3 matches

120

ArgentinaDrawsEngland

In England's home games

6 matches

033

ArgentinaDrawsEngland

At neutral venues

7 matches

313

ArgentinaDrawsEngland

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Argentina	Draws	England	Goals
Friendly	9	1	5	3	12–14
World Cup	6	2	1	3	7–9
Taça das Nações	1	1	0	0	1–0

Meetings by decade

Argentina wins Draws England wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Argentina	Draws	England	Goals
1950s	3	1	1	1	7
1960s	3	1	0	2	6
1970s	2	0	2	0	6
1980s	2	1	0	1	7
1990s	2	0	2	0	8
2000s	3	0	1	2	6
2020s	1	1	0	0	3

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Argentina	England
Wins in a row	12026	22002 to 2005
Unbeaten meetings	41986 to 2000	51991 to 2005

The longest run of draws is 3, from 25 May 1991 to 23 February 2000.

Top scorers in Argentina vs England

1Diego MaradonaArgentina2

Scorer records exist for 6 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Penalty shootouts

Argentina 2–2 EnglandWorld Cup, 30 Jun 1998Argentina won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have Argentina and England played each other?

16 times, starting on 9 May 1951. 7 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Argentina and England?

England, with 6 wins to 4. 6 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Argentina vs England?

Argentina’s 3–1 win in a friendly on 14 May 1953 in Buenos Aires.

When did Argentina and England last play?

On 15 July 2026 in Atlanta, when Argentina won 2–1 at the World Cup.

What is the competitive record between Argentina and England?

In 7 competitive matches, Argentina have 3 wins, England have 3, and 1 ended level.

Have Argentina and England met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently at the World Cup on 30 June 1998, when Argentina won the shootout after a 2–2 draw.

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Every Argentina vs England result

All 16 Competitive 7 Friendlies 9

Every Argentina vs England result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
15 Jul 2026	England	1–2	Argentina	World Cup	Atlanta, United States (neutral)
12 Nov 2005	England	3–2	Argentina	Friendly	Geneva, Switzerland (neutral)
7 Jun 2002	Argentina	0–1	England	World Cup	Sapporo, Japan (neutral)
23 Feb 2000	England	0–0	Argentina	Friendly	London, England
30 Jun 1998	Argentina	2–2Argentina on pens	England	World Cup	Saint-Étienne, France (neutral)
25 May 1991	England	2–2	Argentina	Friendly	London, England
22 Jun 1986	Argentina	2–1	England	World Cup	Mexico City, Mexico (neutral)
13 May 1980	England	3–1	Argentina	Friendly	London, England
12 Jun 1977	Argentina	1–1	England	Friendly	Buenos Aires, Argentina
22 May 1974	England	2–2	Argentina	Friendly	London, England
23 Jul 1966	England	1–0	Argentina	World Cup	London, England
6 Jun 1964	Argentina	1–0	England	Taça das Nações	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (neutral)
2 Jun 1962	Argentina	1–3	England	World Cup	Rancagua, Chile (neutral)
17 May 1953	Argentina	0–0	England	Friendly	Buenos Aires, Argentina
14 May 1953	Argentina	3–1	England	Friendly	Buenos Aires, Argentina
9 May 1951	England	2–1	Argentina	Friendly	London, England