'Truly, it was my biggest dream' - Porro overjoyed with Spain's World Cup final berth
Spain has advanced to the 2026 World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. This marks Spain's second-ever World Cup final appearance, where they will face either England or Argentina.
Why it matters
Reaching a World Cup final is a major cultural and sporting event, highlighting the performance of the Spanish national team on the global stage.
'Truly, it was my biggest dream' – Porro overjoyed with Spain's World Cup final berth Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring for La Roja at Dallas Stadium. Pedro Porro lived his "biggest dream" as he scored to help Spain reach the 2026 World Cup final.
Spain defeated France 2-0 at Dallas Stadium to book their place in the final, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Porro getting on the scoresheet for La Roja.
Spain have reached their second World Cup final after 2010, when they won the tournament; that was also the last time the reigning European champions reached the final.
Porro, meanwhile, is the second Spanish defender to score multiple goals in a single World Cup after Fernando Hierro (two in both 1998 and 2002).
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