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Spain advances to FIFA World Cup final with win over France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:28 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Spain advances to FIFA World Cup final with win over France

Summary

Spain secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals held in Dallas. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro each scored for Spain, who held firm against a French attack featuring Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé. Following the match, tennis stars Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Paula Badosa expressed their excitement on social media, celebrating the Spanish national team's achievement. Spain will compete for the championship on Sunday in New York, while the second finalist will be determined after the match between England and Argentina.

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By the Numbers

•Spain defeats France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals
•Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secure the victory
•Spain's defense neutralizes France's star players
•Tennis stars celebrate Spain's achievement on social media
•Final match is set for Sunday in New York

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1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Paula Badosa Can’t Contain Their Delight As Spain Reaches FIFA World Cup Final

What they're saying

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Spain secured its ticket to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over France on Tuesday, and the tennis world was thrilled with the result. Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Paula Badosa led the congratulations as La Roja continued its excellent run and reached its first World Cup final since winning the famous trophy in 2010.
— Yahoo Sports

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