France vs Switzerland: World Cup head-to-head record
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France hold the edge over Switzerland in World Cup history, winning 1 and drawing 1 of their 2 all-time meetings, with Switzerland yet to claim a victory. The two nations have met just twice at the FIFA World Cup — in Germany 2006 and Brazil 2014 — producing a goalless stalemate followed by a five-goal French victory.
Across those two fixtures, France have scored 5 goals to Switzerland's 2, underlining their dominance whenever these neighbours have clashed on football's biggest stage.
Match-by-match World Cup history
The first meeting came at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where France and Switzerland shared a Group G point in a dull 0-0 draw. It was a cautious, low-stakes affair for both sides, and Switzerland's clean sheet was the only positive they could take from the encounter.
Eight years later in Brazil, France emphatically put the record straight. In a thrilling Group E contest in Salvador, Les Bleus ran out 5-2 winners over Switzerland in one of the more entertaining group-stage matches of the 2014 tournament, cementing France's overall dominance in this fixture. The result remains the only time either side has scored in a World Cup meeting between the two countries.
All-time World Cup head-to-head table
Below is every World Cup meeting between France and Switzerland:
Year | Stage | Score | Winner
2006 | Group Stage (MD5) | France 0-0 Switzerland | Draw
2014 | Group Stage (MD9) | Switzerland 2-5 France | France
With a potential 2026 meeting on the horizon, fans can head to Bola 2026 to track the latest schedule, live scores, and build a bracket for the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
Have France ever lost to Switzerland at the World Cup?
No. In their 2 World Cup meetings, France have never lost to Switzerland. The record stands at France 1 win, 1 draw, Switzerland 0 wins.
When did France beat Switzerland 5-2 at the World Cup?
France beat Switzerland 5-2 during the 2014 World Cup group stage in Brazil. It was Matchday 9 of the tournament and remains the highest-scoring match between the two nations at a World Cup.
Did France and Switzerland meet at the 2022 World Cup?
No. France and Switzerland were not drawn together at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Their last World Cup meeting was in 2014 in Brazil.