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Spain shuts out France 2-0 to advance to World Cup final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:41 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Spain shuts out France 2-0 to advance to World Cup final

Summary

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals on July 14, advancing to the final for the first time since their 2006 victory. Goalkeeper Unai Simón recorded another shutout, showcasing strong defensive play against a French team that struggled to create scoring opportunities. Despite Kylian Mbappé's presence, France managed only three shots, none on target. Spain's latest shutout marks their sixth of the tournament, a record at this year's expanded 48-team World Cup. The final match will determine if Spain can secure their second championship title.

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By the Numbers

•Unai Simón records his sixth shutout of the tournament.
•Spain's last title came 16 years ago in 2006.
•France was seeking a chance for a third consecutive World Cup final.
•Kylian Mbappé had zero shots on target during the match.
•The final will determine the tournament champion.

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1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Spain and goalkeeper Unai Simón post another shutout to reach the World Cup final

What they're saying

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Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sprinted off his line to beat a charging Kylian Mbappé to the ball with France desperately seeking a goal in the World Cup semifinals. While Simón managed to get there first and head the ball away, he suddenly had the World Cup's co-scoring leader between him and the net with France forward Desire Doue trying to get control of the ball. Spain ended up beating France 2-0 on Tuesday to advance to the World Cup final, 16 years after winning the title the only other time the team made it that far at the tournament.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN HAWKINS

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