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France vs Argentina Rugby Union Head-to-Head & Stats

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Last updated: 25 Nov 2024
Ralph Staniforth 25 Nov 2024
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  • First match played in 1949; France leads head-to-head.
  • Argentina's first win came in 1985, and their best streak was from 2002-2004.
  • Next fixtures scheduled for July and November 2024 in Argentina and France.
France vs Argentina 2019 rugby world cup
France have dominated but Argentina still turn the French over regularly (Getty Images)

This rugby union fixture dates back to the first match played between the two in 1949. Since then, they have met on 53 occasions with France the dominant force.

Argentina achieved their first win over France in their 16th encounter in 1985. Until then, France had won 14 and drawn one. Los Pumas longest winning streak against the French came between 2002 and 2004 where they won four in a row.

Still, despite France having the better of this fixture, Argentina have achieved more success against the French than against any of the other top rugby nations.

France vs Argentina Head-to-Head Record


This fixture has been a standout in rugby union over many years, particularly from the early 2000s when Argentina started getting regular positive results against France. Matches between these two sides are often very competitive, regardless of where they are played.

Info
Played
Won by Argentina
Won by France
Drawn
Overall5615401
In Argentina3410231
In France205150
Neutral Venue2020

Latest Results


Date
Result
Score
Stadium
Country
20 Nov 2010France Won15-9Stade de la MossonFrance
16 Jun 2012Argentina Won23-20Mario Kempes StadiumArgentina
23 Jun 2012France Won49-10Monumental Jose Fierro StadiumArgentina
17 Nov 2012France Won39-22Grand Stade Lille MetropoleFrance
22 Nov 2014Argentina Won18-13Stade de FranceFrance
19 Jun 2016Argentina Won30-19Monumental Jose Fierro StadiumArgentina
25 Jun 2016France Won27-0Monumental Jose Fierro StadiumArgentina
17 Nov 2018France Won28-13Stade Pierre-MauroyFrance
21 Sep 2019France Won23-21Tokyo StadiumJapan
5 Nov 2021France Won29-20Stade de FranceFrance
6 Jul 2024France Won28-13Monumental Jose Fierro StadiumArgentina
13 Jul 2024Argentina Won33-25Monumental Jose Fierro StadiumArgentina
22 Nov 2024France Won35-23Parc de FranceFrance

Rugby World Cup Record


Argentina and France have met on four occasions at the Rugby World Cup. The first meeting at the World Cup took place in 1999 where France won an exciting contest 47-26 at Lansdowne Road in Ireland.

At the 2007 Rugby World Cup played in France, they met twice – in the opening game of the tournament and in third place playoff. Argentina won on both occasions in front of the partisan French crowd.

In the 2019 Rugby World Cup group stage, these two produced a classic, a match France narrowly won 23-21.

2024 Argentina vs France Fixtures


France traveled to Argentina for a two-match series in July 2024. The series was drawn 1-1. France host Argentina at the Stade de France in November 2024.

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