Spain Beats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final

Spain has qualified for the 2026 World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals, which took place on Tuesday evening at the Dallas Stadium, setting up a showdown against the winner of the England vs. Argentina match.

The match started quietly from both sides, with a clear advantage for the Spanish national team in terms of control and possession of the ball. Spain earned a free kick in the 8th minute, which was executed but hit the French defensive wall.

In the 20th minute, Lamine Yamal was awarded a penalty, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted to give Spain the lead. Spain continued to dominate as the French team struggled to find their attacking rhythm.

Spain's national team came close to adding a second goal in the 37th minute after a pass from Olmo to Yamal, whose shot was deflected by Upamecano to safety for a corner. Koundé then delivered a cross that went past Mbappé, leaving the first half ending with Spain leading by a goal to nil.

In the second half, Spain maintained its superiority in terms of control and possession, while France struggled to create any real danger. Pedro Porro succeeded in scoring the second goal in the 58th minute after an assist from Olmo.

Yamal scored a third goal in the 61st minute, but the referee disallowed it for offside. Then, in the 64th minute, Mbappe had a dangerous opportunity, but goalkeeper Simon pushed the ball out for a corner, before Mbappe fired a powerful shot that went just wide after deflecting off Cucurella.

Torres nearly added a third goal for Spain, but his header went just wide of the net. Simon shone by coming off his line to deny Mbappe a dangerous opportunity, allowing the ball to reach Doi, whose shot was saved as Simon continued his impressive performance in the 80th minute. The match concluded with Spain winning 2-0, securing their place in the World Cup 2026 final.