Australia vs France: World Cup head-to-head record
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France have won both of their World Cup encounters with Australia, making their head-to-head record two played, two wins for France and zero for Australia. The Socceroos have never beaten Les Bleus at a FIFA World Cup, conceding six goals across the two meetings while scoring just two.
Both clashes came on Matchday 3 of their respective group stages — in 2018 in Russia and 2022 in Qatar — and on each occasion France ran out comfortable winners, including a stunning 4-1 demolition in their most recent encounter.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Australia and France have met twice at the World Cup, with France winning on both occasions. The aggregate scoreline stands at 6-2 in France's favour, and Australia are yet to take even a point off the reigning champions in this fixture. Their first meeting came in 2018 in Russia, where France edged a tense 2-1 victory in what was the tournament opener for both sides in Group C. Four years later in Qatar, France were far more ruthless, thrashing the Socceroos 4-1 in the Group D stage as Kylian Mbappé and company underlined their status as eventual world champions.
Every Australia vs France World Cup match
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Group Stage – Matchday 3 | France 2-1 Australia |
| 2022 | Group Stage – Matchday 3 | France 4-1 Australia |
What does the record mean for 2026?
Should Australia and France meet again at the 2026 World Cup, history will firmly favour Les Bleus. France have shown a consistent ability to punish Australia at the highest level, and the gap between the sides appeared to widen significantly in 2022. Football fans can head to Bola 2026 to track the live schedule and see whether a third meeting materialises in the expanded 48-team tournament.
Frequently asked questions
Have Australia ever beaten France at the World Cup?
No. Australia have never beaten France at a FIFA World Cup. In two meetings — 2018 and 2022 — France won both games, 2-1 and 4-1 respectively, leaving Australia without a win, draw, or clean sheet in this fixture.
When did Australia and France last play at the World Cup?
Australia and France last met at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where France won 4-1 in the Group D stage on Matchday 3. It is the most recent and heaviest defeat Australia have suffered against France at a World Cup.
How many goals has France scored against Australia at the World Cup?
France have scored six goals against Australia across two World Cup matches, conceding just two. They won 2-1 in 2018 and 4-1 in 2022, giving them a dominant overall aggregate of 6-2.