Spain have secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in a commanding semi-final performance. Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled the match with disciplined defending, intelligent passing, and clinical finishing to book another appearance in football’s Biggest
The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute, when Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted a penalty to give Spain a deserved lead. France searched for an equaliser but struggled to break down Spain’s organised defence. In the 58th minute, Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage with a well-taken finish, putting the result beyond doubt.
Spain’s victory highlights the team’s consistency throughout the tournament, with a blend of experienced leaders and talented young players proving decisive. The win sends La Roja to the World Cup final in New York, where they will have the opportunity to compete for another world title. Spain now stand just one victory away from lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy once again after another memorable campaign.
