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Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals, advancing to the tournament final for the first time in 16 years.

Sourced from Associated Press
Published July 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM EDT
Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010

The Facts

Who
Spain vs. France (national football teams)
What
FIFA World Cup semifinal match
When
July 2026 (implied by context)
Where
Not reported
Why
Semifinal round victory in the FIFA World Cup to determine final participants.

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinals to secure a place in the tournament final. This marks the first time the Spanish national team has reached the World Cup final since winning the title in 2010.

The scoring began with a penalty kick from Mikel Oyarzabal. The opportunity followed a play by teenage midfielder Lamine Yamal. Spain extended their lead with a second goal scored by Pedro Porro.

With this victory, Spain is scheduled to face Argentina in the final on Sunday. Argentina advanced earlier after defeating England 2-1 in their respective semifinal match. France's loss eliminates them from championship contention.

This story was rewritten from reporting at Associated Press. Read the original for full detail.

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