Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the first semi-final. Displaying another disciplined defensive performance, La Roja kept a clean sheet and became the first team to qualify for the title clash, where they will play in New York on 19 July.
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro proved enough as Spain neutralized France’s star-studded attack led by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.
⚽ Spain vs France Semi-Final Result
| 🏆 Match | Spain vs France |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | 15 July 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Dallas |
| 🥅 Result | Spain 2-0 France |
| ⚽ Goals | Mikel Oyarzabal (22′ Pen), Pedro Porro |
| 🏁 Finalists | Spain |
🇪🇸 Spain Take Control in the First Half
The opening stages saw both teams searching for an early breakthrough. France won a couple of corners inside the first 15 minutes but failed to trouble Spain’s organized defence.
Spain’s breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Lamine Yamal was brought down inside the penalty area by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted the resulting penalty to hand Spain a deserved 1-0 lead.
Spain nearly doubled their advantage before half-time, but France’s defence recovered well. At the other end, goalkeeper Unai Simón produced an outstanding save to deny France an equaliser, ensuring Spain carried their lead into the break.
🛡️ Pedro Porro Doubles Spain’s Advantage
France returned after the interval with greater attacking intent, but Spain remained compact defensively.
Spain eventually extended their lead when Pedro Porro finished a well-worked move after an assist from Dani Olmo, making it 2-0.
Despite sustained pressure from France, Spain’s defence stood firm once again. Goalkeeper Unai Simón produced another series of crucial saves to frustrate Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and the French attack.
🌟 Spain Advance to the Final
At the final whistle, Spain celebrated a deserved 2-0 victory, eliminating the two-time FIFA World Cup champions and securing their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
The Spaniards will now travel to New York, where they will compete for football’s biggest prize on 19 July 2026.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Spain vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?
Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
Who scored for Spain?
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot, while Pedro Porro added the second goal.
Where was the semi-final played?
The match was played in Dallas.
Who will Spain face in the final?
Spain will face the winner of the second semi-final between Argentina and England.
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?
The tournament is streaming live on ZEE5 in Hindi, English, Malayalam, and Bangla.
📺 Argentina vs England Live Coverage
The Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final will be played on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 12:30 AM IST. Viewers can watch the match live on ZEE5 with Malayalam commentary. The match will also be available on DD Sports for DD Free Dish viewers.
