Spain Reaches World Cup Final with 2-0 Win Over France
6 verified5 unconfirmed
Spain defeated France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday to advance to the tournament’s final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after teenager Lamine Yamal drew a foul from France defender Lucas Digne. Pedro Porro added a second goal in the 58th minute following a one-two with Dani Olmo. The victory sends Spain to the final scheduled for Sunday, where they will face either defending champion Argentina or England. France, ranked No. 1 by FIFA, will play in the third-place match. The result marks Spain’s first appearance in a World Cup final since 2010, according to a single report, while all sources confirm the scoreline and goal scorers.
What’s verified
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty and Pedro Porro added the second goal.
Lamine Yamal won the penalty after a challenge by Lucas Digne.
Spain advanced to the World Cup final on Sunday.
Spain will face the winner of the Argentina vs. England semi-final.
Porro’s goal came from a one-two combination with Dani Olmo.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source states that this is Spain’s first World Cup final since winning in 2010.
Only one source reports that Yamal celebrated his 19th birthday the day before the match.
Only one source mentions Spain’s unbeaten run of 37 matches in regular time since March 2024.
Only one source notes that France’s streak of six consecutive World Cup wins was broken.
Specific analysis and quotes from pundits, such as Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane, appear in only one source.
Key figures
Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedro Porro, Lamine Yamal, Lucas Digne, Dani Olmo, Luis de la Fuente, Kylian Mbappe.
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports, abcnews.com
