Honduras vs Spain: World Cup head-to-head record
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Spain lead the World Cup head-to-head record against Honduras, with one win and one draw from two all-time meetings (1930–2022). Honduras have never beaten Spain at a World Cup, while Spain are unbeaten in both encounters, conceding just once across the two games.
The two nations first met at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where they drew 1-1. The second and most recent meeting came at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where Spain won 2-0 on their way to lifting the trophy for the first time.
All-time World Cup H2H summary
Across their two World Cup encounters, Spain have the clear edge over Honduras. Spain have won one match, drawn one, and lost none, scoring three goals and conceding just one. Honduras's sole positive result came in 1982, when they held the host nation to a 1-1 draw — one of the most famous results in Honduran football history. That draw helped announce Honduras as competitive World Cup debutants, but it remained their only point against Spain at the tournament level.
Match-by-match results table
Below is every World Cup meeting between Honduras and Spain:
| Year | Stage | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Group stage | Matchday 1 | Spain 1-1 Honduras |
| 2010 | Group stage | Matchday 11 | Spain 2-0 Honduras |
Context and significance
The 1982 meeting was particularly notable because Spain were the host nation under enormous pressure, and Honduras — appearing in their first-ever World Cup — denied them a winning start. By 2010, Spain were a transformed footballing superpower in the midst of a historic golden era, and they dispatched Honduras comfortably in the group stage before going on to win the tournament in South Africa. Fans heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle can follow any future meetings and track live scores at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Have Honduras ever beaten Spain at the World Cup?
No. Honduras have never beaten Spain in a World Cup match. Across two meetings (1982 and 2010), Honduras managed one draw — a 1-1 result in 1982 — and lost the other fixture 2-0 in 2010.
When did Honduras and Spain first play at a World Cup?
Honduras and Spain first met at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, on Matchday 1 of the group stage. The match ended 1-1, a result that remains Honduras's only point against Spain at World Cup level.
What was the score when Spain beat Honduras at the 2010 World Cup?
Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The match was played on Matchday 11 of the group stage, with Spain going on to win that tournament as world champions for the first time.