Spain secures World Cup final spot after semifinal win over France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in a semifinal match at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a penalty in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro added a second goal in the 58th minute. Spain's defensive strategy limited France to just two shots on target, neutralizing star player Kylian Mbappé. This victory marked Spain's return to the final for the first time since 2010. The tournament will continue with the upcoming final on July 16, where Spain will face the winner of the match between Argentina and England.
- •Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinal at Dallas Stadium.
- •Oyarzabal scored a penalty, and Porro netted a second goal.
- •Spain will play in the World Cup final on July 16.
- •Dallas Stadium hosted nine matches during the tournament.
- •Lionel Messi set a scoring record during the World Cup at Dallas Stadium.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Stadium’s World Cup Run: A Look Back At Every Match
"Dallas Stadium hosted nine World Cup matches, from Lionel Messi’s scoring record to Spain’s semifinal victory over France.
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