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Spain reaches World Cup final with solid defense against France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:03 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Spain reaches World Cup final with solid defense against France

Summary

Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Marc Cucurella's late defensive intervention against Kylian Mbappé helped maintain a clean sheet for Spain, showcasing their defensive strength. With this victory, Spain has kept six clean sheets in seven matches, conceding only one goal throughout the tournament. They will face either Argentina or England in the final this Sunday. Coach Luis de la Fuente highlighted the team's commitment and ability to control the game against a strong opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Spain secures a spot in the World Cup final against Argentina or England.
•Cucurella deflects a crucial shot from Mbappé in the closing stages.
•Spain has only conceded one goal in seven matches this tournament.
•Coach de la Fuente credits the team's commitment and strategy.
•La Roja last won the World Cup in 2010, adding a Euro title in 2024.

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10:03 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup finalists Spain live old motto that defence wins titles

What they're saying

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Marc Cucurella's late intervention against Kylian Mbappé was celebrated as wildly as the two goals by his Spain team-mates as La Roja reached the World Cup final in by now trademark fashion on Tuesday. The old saying that the attack wins games but the defence trophies could once again prove correct when Spain take on defending champions Argentina or England for the trophy.
— Yahoo Sports

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