On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals, ending France's hopes of reaching the final for a third straight tournament. The loss dashed France's ambitions to continue their recent dominance in the competition. The match marked a significant upset as Spain advanced to the final, disrupting the expectations of a French appearance in the championship game.

This result was reported by Al Jazeera, highlighting Spain's strong performance in the tournament held in Paris.

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