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Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup Final

Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup final with a -0 victory over France, with forward Lamine Yamal contributing to the win.

Sourced from Associated Press
Published July 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM EDT
Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup Final

The Facts

Who
Lamine Yamal, the Spanish national football team, and the French national football team.
What
FIFA World Cup Semifinal match between Spain and France.
When
July 2026
Where
Not reported
Why
Spain won the match to advance to the World Cup final against Argentina.

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, securing a place in the tournament final. The Spanish side advanced following a match where 19-year-old forward Lamine Yamal contributed to the victory despite not scoring a goal during the contest.

During the match, Yamal was credited with an unconventional play that disrupted the French defense, contributing to Spain's two-goal lead. To date, Yamal has scored one goal throughout Spain's campaign in the tournament.

Spain will face Argentina in the final, after the defending champions defeated England 2-1 in the other semifinal match. The date and venue for the final were not included in the report.

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