Spain secured its spot in the World Cup 2026 final after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final. The Spanish team dominated the game from the start, maintaining strong control of possession and demonstrating excellent ball security.
The scoring began in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty kick, putting the Iberian side ahead. The penalty was awarded after Lucas Digne tackled Yamal inside the box. Although France attempted to transition into the game through counter-attacks, their efforts remained largely harmless.
In the second half, Spain intensified the pressure. In the 58th minute, they doubled their lead. Pedro Porro scored the second goal, capping off a brilliant attacking move involving a two-pass sequence with Dani Olmo. He slotted a precise shot into the near corner, beating French goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Despite the attempts made by Kylian Mbappé and his teammates to mount a comeback, the French side failed to bridge the deficit. Spain displayed resilience and dominance until the final whistle, leaving no doubt about its well-deserved progression to the finale. In the final, Spain will face the winner of the other semi-final between England and Argentina.
