FIFA World Cup 1982 · July 4, 1982 · ⚖ Neutral Venue
France
UEFA · Europe
4 – 1
📍 Madrid, Spain
Elo before
1328
+34 → 1362
Gap
130
Elo pts
Elo before
1198
-34 → 1164
Northern Ireland
UEFA · Europe
Elo Rating Trend · Last 12 Months
France vs Northern Ireland
France Northern Ireland
France
⚡ Elo Ratings · Match Day
Northern Ireland
1328
Pre-match Elo
1198
+34
Elo Change
-34
1362
Post-match Elo
1164
France
⚡ Elo Ratings · Today
Northern Ireland
1611
Current Elo
1140
1704
Peak Elo (all-time)
1251
#4 World
World Rank
#74 World
#3 UEFA
Conf. Rank
#35 UEFA
France
⚔ Head to Head · All Time
Northern Ireland
7 Wins 3 Draws 0 Wins
25 Goals 5 Goals
Match Info
Date July 4, 1982
Competition FIFA World Cup
Venue Madrid, Spain
Neutral Yes
Elo Gap 130 pts
Upset No — favourite won
Expected
Win probability (France) 67.88%
Win probability (Northern Ireland) 32.12%
Future Meetings
June 8, 2026 France 3 – 1 Northern Ireland Aug. 18, 1999 Northern Ireland 0 – 1 France April 27, 1988 Northern Ireland 0 – 0 France Feb. 26, 1986 France 0 – 0 Northern Ireland
Previous Meetings
March 24, 1982 France 4 – 0 Northern Ireland June 19, 1958 France 4 – 0 Northern Ireland Nov. 11, 1952 France 3 – 1 Northern Ireland May 12, 1951 Northern Ireland 2 – 2 France Feb. 21, 1928 France 4 – 0 Northern Ireland
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