France–Portugal football rivalry
Other names | The Battle of the Vineyards |
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Location | UEFA (Europe) |
Teams | Portugal France |
First meeting | France 4–2 Portugal (18 April 1926) Friendly |
Latest meeting | France 2–2 Portugal (23 June 2021) UEFA Euro 2020 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 28 |
All-time series | France: 19 Draw: 3 Portugal: 6 |
The France-Portugal football rivalry (also known as The Battle of the Vineyards or Vineyard Wars) is one of the oldest[1] football rivalries at a national level. It began on 18 April 1926,[2] when Portugal lost 4–2 to France at Toulouse in their first ever international friendly game.
Both belong to the strongest football nations of the world, and have met a total of 28 times which resulted in 6 victories for Portugal, 3 draws and 19 victories for France.
Background[]
The rivalry between the two countries goes back to 1926 April 18th. However, much the 20th century saw a complete French domination in these encounters, as Portugal for most of it part, rarely took part in major competitions. Even in early 21st century when Portugal began to improve, France still maintained its dominance over the rival. It only begins to heat up after the results of the UEFA Euro 2016 Final with Portugal upsetting France.[3]
Comparison of France's and Portugal's positions in major international tournaments[]
- Key
Denotes which team finished better in that particular competition.
DNQ: Did not qualify.
DNP: Did not participate.
TBD: To be determined.
Tournament | France | Portugal | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1930 FIFA World Cup | 7th | DNP | |
1934 FIFA World Cup | 9th | DNQ | |
1938 FIFA World Cup | 6th | ||
1950 FIFA World Cup | DNQ | France originally did not qualify, but was invited and later withdrew. | |
1954 FIFA World Cup | 11th | ||
1958 FIFA World Cup | 3rd | ||
1960 European Nations' Cup | 4th | ||
1962 FIFA World Cup | DNQ | ||
1964 European Nations' Cup | |||
1966 FIFA World Cup | 13th | 3rd | |
UEFA Euro 1968 | DNQ | DNQ | |
1970 FIFA World Cup | |||
UEFA Euro 1972 | |||
1974 FIFA World Cup | |||
UEFA Euro 1976 | |||
1978 FIFA World Cup | 12th | ||
UEFA Euro 1980 | DNQ | ||
1982 FIFA World Cup | 4th | ||
UEFA Euro 1984 | 1st | 3rd | Tournament played in France. |
1986 FIFA World Cup | 3rd | 17th | |
UEFA Euro 1988 | DNQ | DNQ | |
1990 FIFA World Cup | |||
UEFA Euro 1992 | 6th | ||
1994 FIFA World Cup | DNQ | ||
UEFA Euro 1996 | 3rd | 5th | |
1998 FIFA World Cup | 1st | DNQ | Tournament played in France. |
UEFA Euro 2000 | 1st | 3rd | |
2002 FIFA World Cup | 28th | 21st | |
UEFA Euro 2004 | 6th | 2nd | Tournament played in Portugal. |
2006 FIFA World Cup | 2nd | 4th | In the semi-finals, France defeated Portugal 1–0 |
UEFA Euro 2008 | 15th | 7th | |
2010 FIFA World Cup | 29th | 11th | |
UEFA Euro 2012 | 8th | 4th | |
2014 FIFA World Cup | 7th | 18th | |
UEFA Euro 2016 | 2nd | 1st | Tournament played in France. In the final, Portugal defeated France 1-0. |
2018 FIFA World Cup | 1st | 13th | |
UEFA Euro 2020 | 11th | 13th | France and Portugal were matched up in the group stage, which ended 2–2. Both the teams advanced to the next round. |
2022 FIFA World Cup | TBD | TBD | |
UEFA Euro 2024 | TBD | TBD |
Major Tournaments[]
UEFA Euro 1984[]
UEFA Euro 2000[]
France | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Portugal |
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Report |
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2006 FIFA World Cup[]
UEFA Euro 2016[]
2020–21 UEFA Nations League[]
UEFA Euro 2020[]
List of matches[]
Source:[7]
# | Date | Location | Venue | Home team | Result | Away team | Competition |
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1 | 18 April 1926 | Toulouse | Stade des Ponts Jumeaux | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
2 | 16 March 1927 | Lisbon | Estádio do Lumiar | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
3 | 29 April 1928 | Paris | Parc des Princes | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
4 | 24 March 1929 | Colombes | Stade du Matin | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
5 | 22 February 1930 | Porto | Portugal | France | Friendly | ||
6 | 28 January 1940 | Paris | Parc des Princes | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
7 | 14 April 1946 | Oeiras | Estádio Nacional | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
8 | 23 March 1947 | Colombes | Stade du Matin | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
9 | 23 November 1947 | Oeiras | Estádio Nacional | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
10 | 20 April 1952 | Colombes | Stade du Matin | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
11 | 24 March 1957 | Oeiras | Estádio Nacional | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
12 | 11 November 1959 | Colombes | Stade du Matin | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
13 | 3 March 1973 | Paris | Parc des Princes | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
14 | 26 April 1975 | Colombes | Stade du Matin | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
15 | 8 March 1978 | Paris | Parc des Princes | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
16 | 16 February 1983 | Guimarães | Estádio Municipal de Guimarães | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
17 | 23 June 1984 | Marseille | Stade Vélodrome | France | Portugal | UEFA Euro 1984 | |
18 | 24 January 1996 | Paris | Parc des Princes | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
19 | 22 January 1997 | Braga | Estádio 1º de Maio | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
20 | 28 June 2000 | Brussels | King Baudouin Stadium | Portugal | France | UEFA Euro 2000 | |
21 | 25 April 2001 | Paris | Stade de France | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
22 | 5 July 2006 | Munich | Allianz Arena | Portugal | France | 2006 FIFA World Cup | |
23 | 11 October 2014 | Paris | Stade de France | France | Portugal | Friendly | |
24 | 4 September 2015 | Lisbon | Estádio José Alvalade | Portugal | France | Friendly | |
25 | 10 July 2016 | Paris | Stade de France | France | Portugal | UEFA Euro 2016 | |
26 | 11 October 2020 | Paris | Stade de France | France | Portugal | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League | |
27 | 14 November 2020 | Lisbon | Estádio da Luz | Portugal | France | ||
28 | 23 June 2021 | Budapest | Puskás Aréna | Portugal | France | UEFA Euro 2020 |
Statistics[]
All-time top goalscorers[]
Bold denote players who have not retired from international football
Nation | Player | Goals | Years |
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Fernando Peyroteo | 4 | 1938–1949 | |
Ernest Vaast | 4 | 1945–1949 | |
Just Fontaine | 3 | 1953–1960 | |
Karim Benzema | 3 | 2007– |
All-time most appearances[]
Bold denote players who have not retired from international football
Nation | Player | Appearances | Years | Position |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | 7 | 2003– | Forward | |
Pepe | 5 | 2007– | Defender | |
Tamanqueiro | 5 | 1925–1930 | Midfielder | |
Roger Marche | 5 | 1947–1959 | Defender | |
Zinedine Zidane | 5 | 1994–2006 | Midfielder | |
Raphaël Varane | 5 | 2013– | Defender | |
Paul Pogba | 5 | 2013– | Midfielder | |
Antoine Griezmann | 5 | 2014– | Forward | |
Rui Patrício | 5 | 2010– | Goalkeeper | |
João Moutinho | 5 | 2005– | Midfielder |
See also[]
- 2006 FIFA World Cup
- UEFA Euro 2016
- France–Portugal relations
Notes[]
- ^ Behind closed doors
References[]
- ^ "France vs Portugal Head to Head | Sports Mirchi".
- ^ "France v Portugal, 18 April 1926".
- ^ "Portugal renew rivalry". 3 July 2006.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Portugal v France" (PDF). UEFA. 10 July 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Portugal vs. France". Union of European Football Associations. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Portugal v France" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Portugal » Record against France". worldfootball.net. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- International association football rivalries
- France national football team rivalries
- History of the Portugal national football team
- Portugal at UEFA Euro 1984
- Portugal at UEFA Euro 2000
- Portugal at UEFA Euro 2016
- Portugal at UEFA Euro 2020
- France at UEFA Euro 1984
- France at UEFA Euro 2000
- France at UEFA Euro 2016
- France at UEFA Euro 2020