Spain secured a 2-0 semifinal victory over favored France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to their second-ever final.Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a penalty, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute.Spain's captain Rodri emphasized the significance of the achievement, noting the team's history of only reaching the final twice.France midfielder Rayan Cherki admitted the loss was self-inflicted, stating the team failed to match Spain's composure under pressure.

Spain will face the winner between Argentina and England in the final, while France aims to become the third nation to reach three consecutive finals.The victory highlights Spain's resilience against top-tier opponents, with their 37-match unbeaten streak continuing.