Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 semifinal win over France

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 14 July 2026, securing a place in the tournament final. Goals came from a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal and a strike by Pedro Porro. The victory extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 38 matches, a record streak that began on 15 June 2023.

Coach Luis de la Fuente praised the team’s discipline, balance and collective effort, noting the “talent, work and sacrifice” that brought the side to the final. Spain will face the winner of the Argentina‑England semifinal on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match was refereed by Ivan Barton, who missed a spray‑marking kit incident early on but otherwise managed the game without controversy.

Key players highlighted include Rodri, Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo, while Spain’s defense conceded only one goal in the tournament overall.