Spain lead France 1-0 in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a first-half penalty after Lucas Digne clumsily brought down Lamine Yamal inside the area. France’s problems deepened shortly afterwards when defender William Saliba was forced off through injury.

Spain recorded a historic sixth shutout of the World Cup, as France failed to score for the first time, falling 2-0 in the semifinal.

For the first time since winning the World Cup in 2010, Spain are in the final after defeating France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday. After Lucas Digne conceded a penalty for a foul on Lamine Yamal,

European champions Spain have combined attacking quality with one of the strongest defensive displays in FIFA World Cup history to reach their first final since lifting the trophy

Spain emerged victorious from their battle with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final to claim their second ever title. While Spain dominated the final in New Jersey, defending world champions Argentina were not prepared to go down without a fight – and that is putting it lightly.