Spain beats France 2-0 as Pedro Porro scores in World Cup 2026 semifinal

Spain defeated France 2–0 in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and right‑back Pedro Porro added the second goal, later being named the match’s MVP. Coach Luis de la Fuente’s tactical plan focused on ball possession and defensive solidity, limiting the French attack and neutralising players such as Mbappé.

Porro, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, celebrated his strike by dedicating it to his ten‑month‑old son, who is ill. He later said the victory was “a dream come true” and that the team’s collective effort, not individual brilliance, earned the win. Spain now awaits the winner of the Argentina‑England semifinal to determine their opponent in the final, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, United States.

The win marks Spain’s second appearance in a World Cup final, joining the 2010 champions, and underscores the emergence of a new generation under de la Fuente.