Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals, securing their spot in the final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro propelled the European champions to victory over the tournament favorites.
Why it matters
This result determines one of the two finalists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a major global sporting event.
European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Pedro Porro scores Spain's second goal [Hannah Mckay/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 14 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 Spain snuffed out France’s dream of a third World Cup triumph, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina .
Didier Deschamps’s men were hot favourites for the trophy after a string of breathtaking displays in the United States, but they met their match against the slick European champions at the semifinal stage on Tuesday.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in the first half in Arlington, Texas, and Pedro Porro doubled their lead in the second half.
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