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What is confirmed

  • Spain defeated France to reach the World Cup final.[1][2][3]
  • Spain scored a goal in each half against France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.[1]
  • Spain will face the winner of England vs Argentina in the final.[1][3]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

Spain defeated France to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, booking a place in the final after a semi-final victory over the tournament favourites.

At the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, the European champions scored a goal in each half to get past France.

Oyarzabal and Porro strikes seal masterclass in Dallas

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored in the 2-0 win as Spain completely outclassed Les Bleus, who were considered the best in the tournament yet were unable to get a shot on target until stoppage time.

The performance was described as a masterclass to sink the French Armada and knock out the favourites to reach the final.

England or Argentina await in New Jersey final

Spain will now face either Argentina or England in the World Cup final, meeting the winner of the other semi-final between England and Argentina in Sunday's final in New Jersey on July 19.

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