Spain Beat France 2-0 and Advance to the 2026 World Cup Final
By John Muia
Spain national team on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 win 2-0 in a crucial match against France at Dallas Stadium. The match was the key determinant on who will feature in 2026 World Cup Final in MetLife Stadium date 18. La Roja displayed another great performance against the France team in the World Cup Semi Final.
Why Spain outplay France Again
From the 1st minute of the match, Spain were evident that they controlled the midfield with the France side relying on count-attacks. With this, Spain played smart, although both teams had same ball possession.
France side lost control after their star player, Micheal Olise was marked by the opponents and couldn't have much touches of the ball. Luis De La Fuete, Spain's manager was wise enough to use this tactic to do away with Olise's magic. Spain knew well that the France and Bayern Munich winger could play magic passes anytime to his teammates if not marked.
Apart from ball control, Mbappe's side faced a disappointing moment in the 29th minute, after their experienced defender, William Saliba developed back pain and was subbed off.
The match seemed of much pressure from both sides in the first half. Spain and Real Sociedad forward, Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal in 21st minute. This was after a foul committed to Lamine Yamal by Digne of France. The Spain striker now has 5 goals. The goal against France is his first penalty goal in 2026 World Cup tournament.
The second half was less of much pressure. In 57th minute, Pedro Porro of Spain created a chance and scored a great goal thus doubling the score for his team. The goal was his second World Cup goal after a beautiful header against Austria in the round of 32.
From Porro's goal, Spain gained more courage to the game and in the 60th minute, Lamine Yamal scored but unfortunately, the goal was ruled offside.
Kylian Mbappe of France tried hard to find the net but it was impossible. Spain defended well as a team and didn't allow him to have the ball. Although he was ruled offside 3 times, Mbappe has several shots but were saved by Spain's goal keeper, Unai Simon.
France vs Spain stats
It is not the first time Spain has trashed France and kick them out of a major tournament, the winning side has been La Roja in the last three matches against each other. It is Spain's third win in the last four matches against France. The two teams had met in 2025 Nations League Semi Final where Spain emerged the victory after 5-4 score. In EUROS 2024 semi final the two sides met and the La Roja won 2-1. The 2021 Nations League Final is the last time France beat Spain after 2-1 victory.
I their 2-0 defeat; France had 51% possession, 7 goal attempts with 3 shots on target. They had 7 corners and 11 fouls.
Spain had 49% possession, 8 goal attempts with only 1 shot on target. They had 1 corner and 12 fouls
With several dangerous fouls in the first half, Rabiot, Cucurella, and Mbappe were booked for a yellow card in the match.
France national team to appoint new head coach
After this results unlucky tournament to France, their 12 year manager, Didier Deschamps will be stepping. This is after his remarks that he will step down after his contract ends.
According to Reuters, ex Real Madrid manager and historic Champions League winner three times, Zinedine Zidane will officially sign as the new France national team manager. This could lead to a huge changes from the players, coaching staff and play tactics.
Spain gets all the praises after defeating France
After 37 matches unbeaten, Spain manager, Da La Fuete expressed his gratitude for the team at the post match interview. "Am constantly surprised by what this team can do. The margin improvement is infinite," he said.
The Guardian, reported that on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 the France L'Equipe media gave flowers to Spain with a headline reading "Demolished" which appeared to mean disappointment by their country team.
How 2-1 defeat Against Spain affected the France
It is on records that the Didier's side didn't loose in any match until they met Spain. After that first defeat in 2026 World Cup in the Semi Final, the France received a 6-4 beat from the Three-Lions as the two teams were competing for the third place. This could likely mean that their 2026 World Cup goal was cut off by the Spain side.
If the incoming head coach changes the players mentality and applies good tactics and especially against strong teams, the France side can lift another World Cup trophy. They have young and strong team full of talents.
Spain to feature in 2026 World Cup Final
With that strong win over their competitive rivals, only 90 minutes of normal play are keeping them away from the trophy. Spain will now play the winner of England vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final match.
This story was updated
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