Spain produced a composed and clinical display to defeat France 2–0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium on 14 July 2026, booking their place in the final. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled possession for long spells, limited France's dangerous attack, and capitalized on their chances with two well-taken goals.
Spain produced a composed and clinical display to defeat France 2–0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium on 14 July 2026, booking their place in the final. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled possession for long spells, limited France's dangerous attack, and capitalized on their chances with two well-taken goals.
France started brightly but struggled to break through Spain's organized defensive shape. Oyarzabal's penalty gave Spain the lead midway through the first half before Pedro Porro doubled the advantage in the 58th minute after combining with Dani Olmo.
Spain remained in control throughout the second half, with goalkeeper Unai Simón making key saves while the Spanish defense kept Kylian Mbappé and France's attack largely quiet.
The victory secured Spain's place in the FIFA World Cup Final, while France moved into the third-place playoff.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Final Score | France 0–2 Spain |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-final |
| Venue | Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| Goals | Mikel Oyarzabal (22' Pen), Pedro Porro (58') |
| Player of the Match | Pedro Porro (Spain) |
Sources: FIFA
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