Spain advances to 2026 World Cup final after defeating France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Spain secured a place in the 2026 World Cup final by defeating France 2-0 on July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a penalty, and Pedro Porro added a second goal in the second half. Spain's defense, led by Marc Cucurella, effectively limited France, who struggled to create significant chances throughout the match. Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final on July 16.
- •Oyarzabal scores first with a penalty in the first half
- •Porro extends lead with a goal in the second half
- •Cucurella plays a vital role in containing France's attack
- •Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final
- •France drops to the third-place playoff
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Oyarzabal and Porro Send Spain Into 2026 World Cup Final
"Spain are through to the 2026 World Cup final after dismissing tournament favourites France 2-0 in Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring ei...
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