France 0-2 Spain: Oyarzabal and Porro send Spain into the final
Spain produced a defensive masterclass to beat France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas and reach the World Cup final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box.
Spain doubled their advantage in the 58th minute when Pedro Porro finished off a give-and-go with Dani Olmo, side-footing past Mike Maignan. From there Spain's defense shut down France's high-profile attack, limiting Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé to almost no clear chances all match.
The result denies France a bid for a third straight World Cup final and sends Spain through to face the winner of England and Argentina in New Jersey.
Key moments
- •Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute after Digne fouled Yamal
- •Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead in the 58th minute with a give-and-go finish past Maignan
- •Spain's defense restricted France's Mbappé and Dembélé to almost no chances
- •Spain advance to the final to face the winner of England vs Argentina
Timeline
Match facts
- Arlington, Texas
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- Referee: Ivan Barton
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