Spain secures World Cup final spot with victory over France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final held in Dallas on July 15. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty after a foul by Lucas Digne, putting Spain ahead with his fifth goal of the tournament. Pedro Porro sealed the win later with a goal of his own. Despite being favored, France struggled to create opportunities, finishing the match with minimal expected goals. This marks Spain's first World Cup final appearance since 2010, echoing their European Championship success in 2024.
- •Spain leads 2-0 against France at halftime
- •Oyarzabal scores from the penalty spot
- •Pedro Porro adds the second goal
- •France struggles to create scoring chances
- •Spain returns to the World Cup final after 16 years
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — How an unlikely Spain source stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth
"France 0-2 Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s goals downed Mbappe and a glittering France side in Dallas to show signs of history repeating itself for the European champions
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