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France falls to Spain in World Cup semi-final on Bastille Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

France falls to Spain in World Cup semi-final on Bastille Day

Summary

In a World Cup semi-final on Bastille Day, France lost to Spain 2-0, eliminating them from title contention. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the 22nd minute, while Pedro Porro added another goal in the 58th minute, marking Spain's third consecutive semi-final victory over France. Coach Didier Deschamps reflected on his team's technical errors and Spain's superior performance. Although disappointed, Deschamps confirmed that the team would regroup for a third-place match on Saturday against the loser of Argentina-England. Kylian Mbappé expressed disappointment in his team's overall performance, acknowledging that they fell short of their ambitions.

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By the Numbers

•France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final
•Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute
•Pedro Porro scored the second goal in the 58th minute
•Deschamps will leave his coaching position after the tournament
•France aims for third place against Argentina or England on Saturday

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10:48 PMYahoo Sports — No perfect send-off for Deschamps as France fall against Spain

What they're saying

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France had dazzled at the World Cup but it was to no avail as a semi-final defeat against Spain on Bastille Day means they will miss the desired title and with it a perfect send-off for their departing coach Ddier Deschamps. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro in the 58th minute clinched a third straight tournament semi-final win for La Roja over Les Bleus, after Euro 2024 and the 2025 Nations League.
— Yahoo Sports

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