Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinal on July 14, 2026, booking their place in the tournament final.
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro powered the reigning European champions past a strong French side.
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First-Half Penalty Gives Spain the Lead
Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal inside the area.
The forward calmly slotted the ball into the right corner, giving Spain a 1-0 lead at halftime.
The first half was fast-paced, with both teams creating chances. France pressed high but could not find the equalizer before the break.
Porro Doubles the Advantage
In the second half, Spain extended their lead through a well-worked team move.
Porro passed to Dani Olmo, who returned the ball with a quick one-touch pass, allowing the defender to finish one-on-one past the goalkeeper.
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France pushed forward in search of a goal.
Captain Kylian Mbappe and Desire Doue had several opportunities, but Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon kept a clean sheet with crucial saves.
He denied Mbappe from a sharp angle and stopped a close-range effort from Doue.
French manager made tactical substitutions, bringing on Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, and Maxence Lacroix to spark a late rally.
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Despite late free kicks and high pressing, Spain managed the final stages calmly to secure the win.
