Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal.[1][2][3][4]
  • Spain reached the World Cup final after the victory.[1][2][3][4]
  • The match was played in Dallas.[4]
  • The Hindu reported that France had only two shots on target.[3]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • One report described Spain’s win as an upset, while other reports did not use that label.[1][2][3][4]

Spain defeated France 2‑0 in the FIFA World Cup semi‑final on July 14, 2026, in Dallas, securing a place in the final for the first time since their 2010 triumph.

The winning goals came from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 23rd minute and Dani Porro six minutes later, giving La Roja a comfortable two‑goal cushion.

Defensive mastery

France managed only two shots on target, none of which troubled the Spanish keeper, as Spain's organized defence repeatedly blocked the French attacks.

Spain’s high‑press and compact back line effectively nullified the star‑studded French attack, limiting Kylian Mbappé and others to peripheral involvement.

Road to the final

The victory sets up a showdown with either defending champions Argentina or England in the final on Sunday, a match that will determine whether Spain can claim a second World Cup title.

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