Spain shuts down France in World Cup semifinal to reach final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal held in Arlington, Texas, on July 14. After a dominant defensive display, Spain held France to just two shots on target, both coming late in the match. Goals from Pedro Porro and another contributor secured the victory, sending Spain into the final for a chance at their second World Cup title. France finished their tournament run with a lackluster performance, failing to capitalize on their offensive talent.
- •Spain leads semifinal 2-0 against France
- •Unai Simon faced only two shots on target
- •Goals scored by Porro and another player
- •Match played in Arlington, Texas
- •Spain aims for second World Cup title
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — How Spain's suffocating back line shut down France's fearsome attack in World Cup semifinal
"France didn't register a shot on goal for more than 80 minutes as Spain manager Luis de la Fuente's lineup decisions paid off with Mbappe and Co. shut down.
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