Spain produced a defensive masterclass to defeat France 2-0 in the first FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas on July 14, 2026. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute (foul on Lamine Yamal by Digne) and Pedro Porro added a sublime second in the 58th minute via a give-and-go with Dani Olmo. Spain conceded only one goal in 7 WC 2026 matches (6 clean sheets) — the most miserly defence in the tournament. France's attack of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Doue was restricted to just 0.3 xG. Oyarzabal became the 6th player to score 30+ goals for Spain. Spain will face England or Argentina in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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Spain Beats France 2-0 in FIFA WC 2026 SF1; Oyarzabal Penalty + Porro Goal; La Roja in Final for First Time Since 2010
Key Points
- Spain produced a defensive masterclass to defeat France 2-0 in the first FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas on July 14, 2026
- Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute (foul on Lamine Yamal by Digne) and Pedro Porro added a sublime second in the 58th minute via a give-and-go with Dani Olmo
- Spain conceded only one goal in 7 WC 2026 matches (6 clean sheets) — the most miserly defence in the tournament
- France's attack of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Doue was restricted to just 0.3 xG
- Oyarzabal became the 6th player to score 30+ goals for Spain
- Spain will face England or Argentina in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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• Spain 2-0 France: FIFA WC 2026 SF1; July 14, Dallas Stadium; Oyarzabal (22' pen) + Porro (58') • Spain: 7 matches, 6 clean sheets, only 1 goal conceded; Oyarzabal: 30+ Spain goals • Spain in WC final first time since 2010 (beat Netherlands 1-0 in Johannesburg) • WC Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium NJ; France vs England/Argentina: 3rd place July 18 Miami
