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Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
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Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Spain defeated France 2-0 to become the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup.
  • Spain's defense effectively neutralized France's potent offense, conceding minimal threats.
  • Spain will await the winner of the England vs. Argentina semifinal in the July 19 final.

Spain secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup final by defeating France 2-0, marking a significant achievement for the reigning European champions.

The Spanish team effectively neutralized France's formidable attacking lineup, limiting their opportunities throughout the match. Goalkeeper Unai Simón maintained his clean sheet, having conceded only one goal so far in the tournament against Belgium.

Key French players like Mbappé, Due, Dembélé, Olise, and Barcola were unable to reach their usual standards. Spain capitalized on this, scoring twice. The first goal came in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty after a defensive error by Digne. This goal marked Oyarzabal's fifth of the tournament, equaling records set by David Villa and Emilio Butragueño.

The decisive second goal arrived in the 58th minute, a result of excellent coordination between Porro and Olmo. Porro finished with a precise shot, sealing Spain's victory and their place in the final. Spain will now face either England or Argentina in the championship match on July 19 in New York.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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