Spain powered into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, ending a 16-year wait for a title decider since their triumphant 2010 campaign in South Africa.
Mikel Oyarzabal broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne was adjudged to have brought down Lamine Yamal inside the area. The 2010 champions then doubled their lead in the 58th minute when Pedro Porro converted Dani Olmo’s incisive pass, slotting calmly past goalkeeper Mike Maignan after a one-on-one encounter.
Despite pre-match warnings about France’s attacking firepower, Spain’s defence proved impregnable in the first half, denying Les Bleus a single shot on target. The French rallied after the interval, managing three attempts on goal, but goalkeeper Unai Simón remained untroubled, preserving a clean sheet that secured La Roja’s passage to Sunday’s final.
Spain will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina, as Luis de la Fuente’s side continue their pursuit of a second world crown. The result marked a historic return to the sport’s biggest stage for a generation seeking to emulate the golden era of 2010.
