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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas, securing their spot in the final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro led the victory, while France's manager criticized the officiating.
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Spain continues an impressive 37-game unbeaten streak and reaches their first World Cup final since 2010.
FOOTBALL ‘Spooked’: Favourite OUT of WC in emotional scenes as vanishing act sets up final thriller France STUNNED by supreme Spain | 02:20 Dane Heverin from Fox Sports July 15th, 2026 9:20 am Spain is through to a World Cup final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2010 as the European champions stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
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