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Spain Reaches World Cup Final After 2-0 Victory Over France
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Spain Reaches World Cup Final After 2-0 Victory Over France

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
  • The victory secured Spain's place in the final for the first time in 16 years, since the 2010 South Africa tournament.
  • Spain, the reigning Euro 2024 champions, are now poised to win a second major international title in a row.

Spain has reached the 2026 World Cup final, defeating France 2-0 in a commanding semi-final performance. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealed the victory for the Spanish side, marking their first appearance in a World Cup final in 16 years, dating back to their triumph in the 2010 South Africa tournament.

The win against France, the current Euro 2024 champions, underscores Spain's impressive form and their ambition to secure a second consecutive major international trophy. The team's journey to the final has been marked by strong performances, building on their recent continental success.

Yamal, a standout player in the match, once again proved instrumental, outshining France's Kylian Mbappรฉ, who remained silent throughout the game. The young talent's contribution, alongside the decisive goals from Oyarzabal and Porro, highlights Spain's potent attacking force and cohesive team play.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.