Marc Cucurella impresses in Spain's victory over France at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals on July 14 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Marc Cucurella had a standout performance, limiting Michael Olise’s effectiveness, which prompted his teammate Fabián Ruiz to praise him after the match. Despite Olise's strong year, Cucurella's defensive skill shone through this game, contributing to Spain's advancement to the final. The next meeting between Cucurella and Olise in club play is highly anticipated following this rivalry buildup.
- •Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semi-finals.
- •Match took place on July 14 at Dallas Stadium.
- •Cucurella effectively defended against Olise.
- •Fabián Ruiz praised Cucurella's performance post-match.
- •Upcoming clashes between Cucurella and Olise are highly anticipated.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Take him out of your pocket’ — Spain teammate tells Marc Cucurella that he dominated Michael Olise
"FC Bayern’s Michael Olise had had some battles with Marc Cucurella.
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