{"id":515433,"date":"2026-07-14T17:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/spain-defeats-france-and-advances-to-the-2026-world-cup-final\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:32:48","slug":"spain-defeats-france-and-advances-to-the-2026-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/football\/spain-defeats-france-and-advances-to-the-2026-world-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain defeats France and advances to the 2026 World Cup final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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ARLINGTON, Texas.<\/strong> The Spanish national team made a statement by defeating France 2-0 this Tuesday at AT&T Stadium, qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they will face the winner of the semifinal between England and Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team led by Luis de la Fuente<\/strong> delivered a solid collective performance to stop a France side led by Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong>, which could not find a way to break through the Spanish defensive order and bid farewell to the tournament in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain opened the scoring in the 22nd minute thanks to Mikel Oyarzabal<\/strong>, who converted a penalty won by a great play from Lamine Yamal<\/strong>. The Real Sociedad forward thus scored his fifth goal of the tournament and set La Roja on the path to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half, when a French reaction was expected, it was Spain that struck again. In the 58th minute, Pedro Porro<\/strong> finished off an excellent combination with Dani Olmo<\/strong> to score with class against goalkeeper Mike Maignan<\/strong> and establish the final 2-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish team dominated the match with tactical discipline and a collective game that neutralized the offensive talent of France, considered one of the most dangerous teams in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match brought together 70,176 spectators<\/strong> and was preceded by a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Nice attack and the passing of the former Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this victory, Spain will play in the 2026 World Cup final in search of winning its second world title<\/strong>, while France and Mbapp\u00e9 see their dream of reaching a new crown frustrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 22′<\/strong> Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) 0-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 58′<\/strong> Pedro Porro 0-2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Match summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    France 0-2 Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stadium:<\/strong> AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Texas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Referee:<\/strong> Iv\u00e1n Barton (El Salvador).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Booked:<\/strong> Adrien Rabiot, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (France); Marc Cucurella (Spain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Attendance:<\/strong> 70,176 spectators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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