Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup Final for only the second time in their history after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semifinal match held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The match saw Spain record their sixth shutout of the tournament, with France failing to score for the first time in the competition. The turning point came when veteran French defender Lucas Digne made a costly error, allowing Spain to take the lead.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring by converting a penalty, and Pedro Porro added a second goal later in the match. Spain's defense effectively contained French star Kylian Mbappé, who was unable to break through despite France's efforts to reach their third consecutive World Cup Final.

Sports and entertainment reporter Mike Gunzelman highlighted Spain's strong defensive performance and noted the growing popularity of soccer in the United States as the tournament progresses.

With this victory, Spain moves on to compete for the World Cup title, continuing their impressive run in the 2026 tournament hosted in the United States.

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