Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Spain secured a spot in the World Cup final by defeating France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro led Spain to a commanding victory, with their defense effectively neutralizing France's attacks. After winning a penalty, Oyarzabal scored the first goal before halftime. Porro extended the lead in the second half with a well-placed shot. Spain will face the winner of the other semifinal between England and Argentina.
- •Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from a penalty.
- •Pedro Porro scored the second goal in the second half.
- •Spain's defense effectively controlled France's offensive threats.
- •The final will take place on July 16 against England or Argentina.
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"Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.
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