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Spain tops France 2-0 in World Cup semifinals for final spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Spain tops France 2-0 in World Cup semifinals for final spot
Summary

Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with an early penalty, followed by a second goal from Pedro Porro. Despite opportunities, France struggled offensively and failed to find the net. This marks Spain's second appearance in a World Cup final, preserving their unbeaten run under head coach Luis de la Fuente.

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  • •Spain's effective defense contained the French attack throughout the match.
  • •France earned 20 touches in the penalty box without scoring.
  • •Lucas Digne's penalty gave Spain an early advantage.
  • •The match occurred on July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.
  • •Pedro Porro's goal further sealed the match for Spain.
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Spain executed a systematic victory against a disappointed French side.

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