Spain defeated France in 2026 World Cup semifinal

The national football teams of France and Spain faced each other in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The match, played between two title contenders, ended with Spain’s victory and its advance to the final. Before this game, neither team had fallen behind any of its opponents at any point during this year’s World Cup.

• Spain’s national team eliminated France with an “masterful” performance.
• Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup final.
• France and Spain were both among the title contenders in this edition of the tournament.
• Players such as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Lamine Yamal were among the “stars” featured in this match.
• Before this game, neither France nor Spain had trailed any opponent in this year’s World Cup.
• Live coverage and text updates were provided for this match.. Coverage difference: Al Jazeera English and Associated Press emphasized the pre-match aspects and the status of the two teams, while France 24 Persian highlighted the final result and Spain’s advance to the final. War Monitor had also predicted a France victory, which differs from the final outcome.