Spain vs France 2-0 Highlights | 2026 World Cup Semi-Final
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to their first World Cup final since 2010. The European champions completely controlled the rhythm at Dallas Stadium, frustrating a star-studded French attack and sealing a clinical victory.
Key Match Highlights
- 22nd Minute (Goal - Spain 1-0 France): Sensation Lamine Yamal drew a foul from Lucas Digne inside the box to win a penalty. Forward Mikel Oyarzabal calmly stepped up and buried the spot-kick past Mike Maignan.
- 30th Minute (Injury Blow for France): French center-back William Saliba pulled up with an injury and was forced to go off, replaced by Maxence Lacroix, which disrupted the French backline.
- 58th Minute (Goal - Spain 2-0 France): Right-back Pedro Porro initiated a brilliant give-and-go sequence with Dani Olmo. Porro burst into the box and slotted a clinical strike into the bottom-right corner.
- Late Game Dominance: Spain’s rigid defense completely neutralized Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise. La Roja restricted the tournament favorites to a mere 0.3 Expected Goals (xG) on 10 shots.
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Match Summary & Statistics
| Statistic | France | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 0 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.31 | 1.63 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| Big Chances Created | 0 | 2 |
Spain now moves on to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, where they will hunt their second world title against the winner of the England vs. Argentina semi-final. Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps' final game in charge of France will be Saturday's third-place play-off.
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