Spain Beats France 2-0 to Advance to World Cup Final
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Spain will face the winner of England vs Argentina in the final.
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Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final clash at Dallas stadium, according to Daily Trust. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured the victory, ending France’s campaign.
The win marks Spain’s return to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010, when they won the tournament. Spain dominated possession and limited France’s attacking threats, with the French front three failing to register a goal, as noted by Daily Trust. The European champions have now won seven consecutive matches in the competition.
France coach Didier Deschamps criticized the officiating following the loss, singling out referee Iván Barton. “Is the referee at the level required to officiate a World Cup semi-final?” Deschamps asked reporters, according to Complete Sports. While acknowledging Spain’s superior performance, he expressed frustration over several on-field decisions.
Spain will face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina in Sunday’s final, as confirmed by Peoples Gazette and Channels Television. The match will determine whether Spain captures a second World Cup title in their history.