Spain defeats France to reach second World Cup final

July 14, 2026

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Dallas. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro send Spain to Sunday's final in New York.

Spain overcame France with collective play that neutralized the rival stars. Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 20th minute after a foul on Lamine Yamal. Porro scored the second goal after a one-two with Dani Olmo.

Rodri and Dani Olmo controlled midfield while the Spanish defense limited options for Mbappé and Dembélé. France suffered Saliba's injury halfway through the match.

Luis de la Fuente said after the match: "Es un orgullo dirigir a este grupo, sólo los elegidos van a la final". Spain awaits Argentina or England in the final.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X praise Spain's dominant, disciplined performance and defensive record in the 2-0 win. Users express surprise at France's lackluster showing and Mbappé's absence. Some highlight historical context and Spain's path to the final.

They came. They saw. They conquered.

Spain outclassed France from start to finish—disciplined, ruthless, and fully deserving of their place in the World Cup final. 🇪🇸👏🔥

— Jay (@Jayy_keys08) July 14, 2026

Not how I was expecting that game to go!

Spain has won 2-0 over France and has secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup Final! ⚽️

— jess 🇨🇦 (@MapleMomEh) July 14, 2026

France 0-2 Spain La Roja just sent the favorites packing in the semi-final.
Clinical, ruthless, unstoppable.
Yamal running the show, Mbappé nowhere to be seen. Spain are going to the World Cup FINAL baby! #WorldCup2026 #FRASPA

— Phil (@iamorphine) July 14, 2026

Well deserved finalists

Spain absolutely nullified France in every way. Made them look so painfully average found out for their lack of tactics

Spain are so well coached. They aren’t a team of superstars just a solid group of great individuals who do their jobs perfectly

— JF 🇬🇧🏁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇩🇪 (@RFCNUFC23) July 14, 2026

France reached 3 consecutive World Cup semifinals (2018, 2022, 2026) and 4 of the last 7 World Cup finals (1998, 2006, 2018, 2022). Spain, meanwhile, hadn’t gone beyond the Round of 16 since lifting the trophy in 2010. This was only Spain’s third World Cup semifinal… pic.twitter.com/I0P9mau6e8

— olabiisii (@olabiisii1) July 14, 2026

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