Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Spain secured a spot in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over France. Lamine Yamal's team outperformed the World Cup favorites, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealing the win. This match marked Spain's 37th consecutive game without a defeat in all competitions, equaling Italy's record for the longest unbeaten streak by a European nation. Spain now awaits the outcome of the semifinal between Argentina and England to determine their final opponent.
- •Spain wins 2-0 against France in the semifinals
- •Goals scored by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro
- •Spain's unbeaten streak reaches 37 games
- •Spain matches Italy's unbeaten record from 2018-2021
- •Next, Spain will face either Argentina or England in the finals
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Spain could break all-time record if they win FIFA World Cup final this weekend
"Lamine Yamal and Spain are through to the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a highly anticipated semifinal matchup between Spain and France, it was Lamine Yamal’s side who ended up victorious.
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