France vs Spain, World Cup semifinal: Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain nullifies French attack to reach final
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to secure a spot in the final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro propelled the Spanish team to their first final appearance since 2010.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant milestone for Spanish football, positioning them to potentially win their second World Cup title.
Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
From the opening whistle, the Spaniards wrapped themselves around France like an anaconda, tightening their grip with every wave of pressing and every spell of possession until the life had been squeezed from a French attack that had looked irresistible throughout the tournament.
France vs Spain, FIFA World Cup semifinal Highlights
The European champions are now within one victory of completing a double of the game’s biggest prizes. They will discover their final opponents on Wednesday when England face Argentina in Atlanta for a place in Sunday’s showpiece.
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