France vs Uruguay: World Cup head-to-head record
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France and Uruguay have met 4 times in World Cup history since 1930, with each team winning once and drawing twice. France holds a slight edge in goals scored across these encounters, with their most recent meeting being a 2-0 quarter-final victory in Russia 2018.
The head-to-head record shows 1 win for France, 2 draws, and 1 win for Uruguay, spanning nearly nine decades of World Cup football from 1966 to 2018.
Complete Match History
The four World Cup encounters between France and Uruguay span different eras of football. Uruguay claimed the first meeting 2-1 in 1966 during the group stage in England. The teams then went through a 16-year gap before meeting again, resulting in consecutive goalless draws at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea/Japan and the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
France finally secured their first World Cup victory over Uruguay in dramatic fashion during the 2018 quarter-finals in Russia, winning 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy. Fans looking to track live scores and build brackets for future tournaments can follow updates on Bola 2026.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Matchday 2 | Uruguay win | Uruguay 2-1 France |
| 2002 | Matchday 2 | Draw | France 0-0 Uruguay |
| 2010 | Matchday 1 | Draw | Uruguay 0-0 France |
| 2018 | Quarter-finals | France win | Uruguay 0-2 France |
Frequently asked questions
How many times have France and Uruguay played at the World Cup?
France and Uruguay have met 4 times at the World Cup, with their first encounter in 1966 and most recent in the 2018 quarter-finals.
What is France's record against Uruguay in World Cup matches?
France has 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss against Uruguay in World Cup history, with their victory coming in the 2018 quarter-finals.
When did France last beat Uruguay at the World Cup?
France last defeated Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, advancing to the semi-finals.