France vs Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026 semi-final score, commentary & updates
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final to secure a spot in the tournament final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ensured Spain's victory, while France will now compete in the third-place play-off.
Why it matters
This result determines the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup, marking a significant milestone for Spanish football and the end of Didier Deschamps' tenure as France's coach.
Figure caption, Spain into World Cup final after dominant victory over France
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring for Spain with 22nd-minute penalty
France centre-back William Saliba off injured after half an hour
Full-back Pedro Porro doubles Spain's lead in 58th-minute
European champions Spain progress to their second World Cup final
Spain are through to the World Cup final after surprising favourites France with a convincing semi-final victory at Dallas Stadium.
Luis de la Fuente's side blunted a France team brimming with attacking talent, controlled a game of few chances and will deservedly take their place in Sunday's showpiece thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot midway through the first half after a lapse from France left-back Lucas Digne resulted in him giving forward Lamine Yamal an unceremonious wallop as he tried to clear the ball.
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