Oyarzabal converts penalty to give Spain lead over France in semi-final
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot to give Spain a 1-0 lead against France in their semi-final at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The penalty was awarded following a clumsy challenge by Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal. This match is currently ongoing as both teams look for opportunities to score further goals.
- •Oyarzabal scores from the penalty spot for Spain.
- •Spain leads 1-0 against France in the semi-final match.
- •Penalty awarded after a challenge by Lucas Digne.
- •Match is currently ongoing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- 9:00 PMBBC Sport — Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France
"Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
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