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The rivalry, in football culture
The most recent defining meeting is the 2022 World Cup quarter-final in Qatar, where France beat England 2-1 in a match that featured Harry Kane missing a penalty. The result sent France through to a final that they ultimately lost to Argentina, and added another chapter to a rivalry that always seems to peak at major tournaments.
Notable meetings
- 2022 World Cup quarter-final — France 2-1 England in Doha. Harry Kane's missed penalty. Bukayo Saka's emergence. Tournament heartbreak.
- 2004 European Championship group stage — France 2-1 England in Lisbon. Zidane's late free kick. The match that knocked England out of the tournament before the knockouts.
- Multiple recent friendlies and World Cup near-meetings that have kept the rivalry warm without ever quite producing the iconic moment both sides are waiting for.
Kit comparison
Which kit is better — England or France?
The football rivalry is one thing. The kit rivalry is another. See the full kit comparison with verdicts, design notes, and retailer-search routes for both teams.
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