East Germany vs France
head-to-head record
- East Germany wins
- 3
- Draws
- 2
- France wins
- 2
7 meetings, 1974 to 1990Goals: East Germany 7, France 8
East Germany and France have met 7 times since 1974. East Germany have won 3, France 2, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 24 January 1990, when France won 3–0 in a friendly.
The 7 meetings have produced 15 goals, 2.14 per game. The biggest win is France’s 3–0 in a friendly in 1990.
Who has won more, East Germany or France?
All matches7 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- East Germany 7, France 82.14 per game
- First meeting
- France 2–2 East GermanyEuro qualifying, 16 Nov 1974
- Most recent
- France 3–0 East GermanyFriendly, 24 Jan 1990
- East Germany’s biggest win
- East Germany 2–0 FranceWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Sept 1985
- France’s biggest win
- France 3–0 East GermanyFriendly, 24 Jan 1990
- Most goals in a meeting
- France 2–2 East GermanyEuro qualifying, 16 Nov 1974
- Biggest upset
- France 0–1 East GermanyEuro qualifying, 18 Nov 1987Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 29%
- TFN Elo rating now
- East Germany 1729, France 2166 (4th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- France3East Germany0
Friendly
Kuwait City, Kuwait (neutral)
- France0East Germany1
Euro qualifying
Paris, France
- East Germany0France0
Euro qualifying
Leipzig, German DR
- East Germany2France0
World Cup qualifying
Leipzig, German DR
- France2East Germany0
World Cup qualifying
Paris, France
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every East Germany win and drops with every France win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In East Germany's home games
3 matches
210
East GermanyDrawsFrance
In France's home games
3 matches
111
East GermanyDrawsFrance
At neutral venues
1 match
001
East GermanyDrawsFrance
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | East Germany | Draws | France | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5–3 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–2 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | East Germany | France |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11987 | 11990 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31985 to 1987 | 11990 |
Top scorers in East Germany vs France
- 1Rainer ErnstEast Germany2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have East Germany and France played each other?
7 times, starting on 16 November 1974. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between East Germany and France?
East Germany, with 3 wins to 2. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in East Germany vs France?
France’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 24 January 1990 in Kuwait City.
When did East Germany and France last play?
On 24 January 1990 in Kuwait City, when France won 3–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between East Germany and France?
In 6 competitive matches, East Germany have 3 wins, France have 1, and 2 ended level.
Every East Germany vs France result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3–0 | East Germany | Friendly | Kuwait City, Kuwait (neutral) | |
| France | 0–1 | East Germany | Euro qualifying | Paris, France | |
| East Germany | 0–0 | France | Euro qualifying | Leipzig, German DR | |
| East Germany | 2–0 | France | World Cup qualifying | Leipzig, German DR | |
| France | 2–0 | East Germany | World Cup qualifying | Paris, France | |
| East Germany | 2–1 | France | Euro qualifying | Leipzig, German DR | |
| France | 2–2 | East Germany | Euro qualifying | Paris, France |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.