Spain reaches World Cup final after eliminating France, extends unbeaten streak to 37 games

Spain has advanced to the 2026 World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France, showcasing a period of exceptional form for the national team.

The Spanish squad, currently the European champions, confirmed their dominance over France in major international competitions. The match, held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, saw Spain control the game despite France initially having more possession.

Spain struck first in the 22nd minute when Lucas Digne's error led to a penalty. Lamine Yamal drew the foul, and Mikel Oyarzabal converted the spot-kick, marking his fifth goal of the tournament. This goal shifted the game's momentum, putting France, who had not previously trailed in the World Cup, on the back foot. The situation worsened for France with the injury to defender William Saliba.

In the second half, Spain extended their lead. A well-coordinated play on the right flank between Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo resulted in Porro scoring the second goal. Spain managed the remainder of the match with authority, securing their place in the final without significant trouble.

This victory marks Spain's second appearance in a World Cup final. Their only previous final was in 2010, where they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 to win their first and only World Cup title. Spain now aims to extend their perfect record in World Cup finals when they face the winner of the Argentina-England semifinal.