This is Spain's eighth victory over France in the last 11 matches. Spain also defeated France 2-1 in the semi-finals on their way to winning Euro 2024.
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Spain have reached the 2026 World Cup final, beating arch-rivals France 2-0 in the first semi-final at Dallas' AT&T Stadium on Wednesday. Spain have reached the final for the first time since winning their only World Cup title in South Africa in 2014. Spain's journey has been historic, with the team conceding just one goal en route to the final. This is Spain's eighth win over France in 11 games. Spain also beat France 2-1 in the semi-finals to win Euro 2024. France have failed to reach the final for the third time in a row. France, who won the title in Russia in 2018, lost to Argentina on penalties in Qatar four years ago.
Spain, with Rodri dominating the midfield, rarely gave France a chance as they controlled the ball. Instead, Spain attacked France relentlessly.
Mikel Oyarzabal converted the penalty to give Spain the lead in the 22nd minute. It was his fifth goal of the World Cup. Spain was awarded the penalty after Lucas Digna brought down Lamine Yamal.
Pedro Porro scored Spain's second goal in the 58th minute, following a one-touch pass from Dani Olmo. Spain will play the winner of the second semi-final between Argentina and England in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.
