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Spain 2, France 0: Spain upset favorites France to reach World Cup final

The lead

July 14, 2026 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA — Spain upset favorites France to reach World Cup final. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain a 2-0 win over France in the first semifinal of the World Cup.

How the match unfolded

This Semi-finals match finished 2-0 for Spain over France in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Spain seized early momentum when Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner. in the 22'. The final swing came in the 58' when Pedro Porro (Spain) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo.. 70,176 fans were in the building at AT&T Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Foul by Manu Koné (France).
  • Rodri (Spain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • Attempt missed. Nico Williams (Spain) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ferran Torres.
  • Attempt saved. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Unai Simón (Spain). Assisted by Rayan Cherki.
  • Attempt saved. Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Unai Simón (Spain). Assisted by Désiré Doué.
  • Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Désiré Doué.
  • Second Half ends, France 0, Spain 2.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 22' — Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner.
  • 58' — Spain: Pedro Porro (Spain) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain a 2-0 win over France in the first semifinal of the World Cup.

    Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Spain leave AT&T Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The knockout result reshapes the path toward the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

    What comes next

    Spain await the next round while the 2026 World Cup narrows toward the semi-finals and final.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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