Spain books World Cup final spot with 2-0 semifinal win over France

Spain defeated France 2-0 in Dallas to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup final, the first semifinal of the tournament, according to multiple reports. The reigning European champions delivered a commanding performance to knock out the 2022 World Cup runners-up and set up a potential rematch with England, mirror.co.uk reported.

mirror.co.ukSpain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final, potential England rematch awaits

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal, the same outlet reported. Yahoo News New Zealand confirmed the penalty and noted that Spain have now reached back-to-back major tournament finals.

Yahoo News New ZealandFrance 0-2 Spain: La Roja reach World Cup final with dominant performance

"delivered one of the tournament's most impressive performances"

Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead after the break with a slick team move, mirror.co.uk reported. The goal put the result beyond doubt, and La Roja never looked back, according to Times Kuwait, which called it a "commanding 2-0 victory."

Times KuwaitSpain Beat France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final

"slick team move"

CityNews, citing the Associated Press, reported the final 2-0 scoreline from the match in Arlington, Texas, while Yahoo News New Zealand placed the game in Miami. Spain will now await the winner of the second semifinal between England and the Netherlands, with a potential rematch of the 2024 European Championship final on the line, mirror.co.uk noted.

CityNewsSpain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0