Spain defeats France 2-0 to advance to the World Cup final

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Dallas to secure their place in the final. Dominating the game from start to finish, Spain's goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal from a penalty in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro in the second half. France head coach Didier Deschamps admitted that his team performed well below their normal level and made too many technical errors.

Spain's disciplined defense neutralized France's star player Kylian Mbappé, significantly limiting the opponent's attacking power. Maxence Lacroix was brought on for William Saliba, who had to leave the game due to an injury in the first half. Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón completed his sixth clean sheet of the tournament, while captain Rodri and defenders Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsí put in an outstanding performance.

With this result, Spain has advanced to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010, where they will face the winner of the semi-final between England and Argentina. France, on the other hand, will continue their campaign with a third-place match. Deschamps, who announced he will step down from his role after the tournament, refused to discuss his future, stating that now is not the time.