Spain player ratings vs France: Rodri runs the show for La Roja as Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secure spot in the World Cup final for imperious European champions

Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a comprehensive 2-0 win over France on Tuesday. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro secured victory for La Roja during a dominant display in Dallas that will have struck fear into both England and Argentina as they prepare for their own semi-final.

Spain dominated possession from the outset, and took the lead midway through the first half when Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne in the France penalty area and Oyarzabal made no mistake from the spot. La Roja should have made it 2-0, too, but Fabian Ruiz's effort was blocked after some intricate passing from Yamal and Dani Olmo.

The pattern of the game continued after half-time, and Spain doubled their lead when Porro traded passes with Olmo on the edge of the box and finished past Mike Maignan with aplomb.