Spain advances to World Cup final after 2-0 semi-final victory over France
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secure Spain’s place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, ending France’s campaign and marking a third consecutive major tournament win for Spain over their neighbours.
Spain has secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final following a 2-0 semi-final victory over France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match, played on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, concluded the tournament campaign for France, who entered the fixture as the competition’s favourites.
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro provided the decisive margin for the European champions. The result marks the third consecutive major tournament victory for Spain against France, extending a winning streak that includes triumphs in the 2024 European Championship and the 2025 UEFA Nations League semi-finals.
The defeat eliminates France from contention for the title, halting their bid to reach the final. While the specific timing of the goals was not recorded in available reports, the scoreline reflected a comprehensive performance by the Spanish side, who controlled the tempo of the semi-final encounter.
Spain will now await the outcome of the other semi-final between England and Argentina to determine their opponent in the championship match. The final is scheduled to take place in New Jersey on Sunday.
Celebrations erupted across Spain following the confirmation of the result, with fans marking the team’s progression to the final stage of the global tournament. The victory reinforces Spain’s status as a dominant force in international football, having now defeated France in three successive high-stakes matches.
