Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semifinal at Dallas Stadium.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot after France conceded a costly foul in the box, giving Spain the perfect start.
The reigning European champions controlled possession for much of the contest before Pedro Porro doubled the advantage in the second half with a well-worked team goal to seal the result.
France, who entered the match as one of the tournament favourites, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities despite boasting an attack led by Kylian Mbappé.
Spain’s disciplined defensive structure and dominance in midfield prevented Les Bleus from finding any rhythm, with the French failing to break through over 90 minutes.
The victory sends Spain through to the World Cup final, where they will face the winner of the second semifinal between England and Argentina.
France will now shift their focus to the third-place playoff.
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