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France vs India Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

France and India have faced each other 2 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 1 win for France, 1 win for India, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, France have scored 2 goals, while India have scored 2 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the Hockey World Cup, providing a useful record of how the two teams have performed against each other over the years. This page covers their overall record, first meeting, latest match, wins, draws, goal statistics and complete Hockey World Cup match history.
Matches
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1
Won
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0
Tied
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Highest Score
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Lowest Score
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2
Goals
2

France Vs India In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 13
     
    15 Feb 1990

    France
    2
    India
    1
  •  
    15 Oct 1971

    India
    1
    France
    0

How Many Times Have France and India Played in the Hockey World Cup?

France and India have played 2 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 2 encounters, France have recorded 1 win, while India have won 1 match. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between France and India before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between France and India?

France and India have an even Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Out of 2 meetings, France have won 1 match and India have also won 1 match, with 0 draws. Neither side has managed to build an overall advantage in this fixture so far. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.

When Did France and India First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between France and India took place in 1971. The match ended 0-1 in favour of India. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, France and India have met 2 times in the tournament, producing 1 win for France, 1 win for India, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.

When Was the Last France vs India Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between France and India was played on 15 Feb 1990 during the 1990 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-1 win for France. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 0 wins for France, 1 win for India, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest France-vs-India-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have France and India Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 2 meetings, France have scored 2 goals, while India have scored 2 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 4 goals, producing an average of 2 goals per match. Both teams have scored an equal number of goals overall, leaving a goal difference of 0. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.

What Is the Complete France vs India Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between France and India includes 2 meetings from 1971 to 1990. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. France have won 1 match, India have won 1, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.

What Is the Biggest Win in France vs India Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between France and India came when India defeated France 1-0 in 1971. The match produced a winning margin of 1 goal, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 2 meetings. India have recorded 1 victory overall, while France have won 1 match. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have France and India played in the Hockey World Cup?
    France and India have played 2 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between France and India?
    France and India have an equal Hockey World Cup head-to-head record, with 1 win each out of 2 meetings.
  • How many times has France beaten India in the Hockey World Cup?
    France have beaten India 1 time out of 2 meetings.
  • How many times has India beaten France in the Hockey World Cup?
    India have beaten France 1 time out of 2 meetings.
  • How many times have France and India drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    France and India have drawn 0 times in their 2 meetings.
  • When did France and India last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest France vs India Hockey World Cup match was played on 15 Feb 1990, with the match ending in a 2-1 win for France.
  • How many goals have France and India scored against each other?
    France have scored 2 goals, while India have scored 2 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in France vs India Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when India defeated France 1-0 in 1971.
Results
Match 50
ESP ESP
GER GER
0 - 1
Aug 30, 2026 20:00 (IST)
Match 49
NED NED
ARG ARG
1 - 2
Aug 30, 2026 17:30 (IST)
Match 48
GER GER
ARG ARG
2 - 1
Aug 29, 2026 00:00 (IST)
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