Argentina vs Nigeria: head to head
9 matches · 1994–2018
6Argentina wins
1Draws
2Nigeria wins
15–13Goals
Rivalry summary
612
Argentina 6Draws 1Nigeria 2
Argentina and Nigeria have met 9 times since 1994. Argentina lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Nigeria's 2, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Argentina 15, Nigeria 13 (3.11 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 26 June 2018: Nigeria 1–2 Argentina (FIFA World Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 4–1 Argentina on 1 June 2011.
6 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Argentina 2–1 Nigeria (2 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- Longest Argentina unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Competitive matches only
- Argentina 5, Nigeria 0, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 3.11
All 9 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2018 | Nigeria | 1–2 | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | Saint Petersburg |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Argentina | 2–4 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Krasnodar |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Nigeria | 2–3 | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | Porto Alegre |
| 6 Sep 2011 | Argentina | 3–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Dhaka |
| 1 Jun 2011 | Nigeria | 4–1 | Argentina | International Friendly | Abuja |
| 12 Jun 2010 | Argentina | 1–0 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | Johannesburg |
| 2 Jun 2002 | Argentina | 1–0 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | Kashima |
| 10 Jan 1995 | Nigeria | 0–0 | Argentina | FIFA Confederations Cup | Riyadh |
| 25 Jun 1994 | Argentina | 2–1 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | Foxborough |
By competition
| Competition | P | Argentina | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Argentina wins, draws, Nigeria wins.
By decade
| Decade | Argentina | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Argentina and Nigeria?
Argentina have won more meetings: 6 wins to Nigeria's 2, with 1 draws.
How many times have Argentina and Nigeria played each other?
They have played 9 times between 1994 and 2018.
When did Argentina last play Nigeria?
On 26 June 2018: Nigeria 1–2 Argentina (FIFA World Cup).