Spain advances to World Cup final after defeating France 2-0

Spain secured a place in the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals held on July 15, 2026. The match demonstrated Spain's tactical superiority, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a penalty and Pedro Porro adding a second goal before halftime. This win marks Spain's second World Cup final and extends their unbeaten streak to 37 matches. Despite a slow start to their campaign, Spain's recent form has established them as strong contenders, with a final match against either Argentina or England on July 16. France will compete in the third-place playoff after this loss, managing only three attempts on target throughout the game.

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