France and Spain Draw 0-0 in 2026 World Cup Semifinal Clash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain ended in a 0-0 draw, setting up a tense contest between the two football powerhouses. France, the reigning World Cup runners-up, aims to reach the final for the third consecutive time, a historic achievement for the team. Spain, the reigning European champions, seeks to advance to the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 victory, hoping to continue their pursuit of a double title.

France entered the semifinal undefeated in the tournament, having won all six of their matches and not conceding a goal in the knockout stages. Their group stage victories included 3-1 over Senegal, 3-0 against Iraq, and 4-1 versus Norway, securing first place in their group. In the knockout rounds, France defeated Sweden 3-0, Paraguay 1-0, and Morocco 2-0, the latter a rematch of the 2022 semifinal.

Spain conceded only one goal throughout the tournament, starting with a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, followed by a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a 1-0 victory against Uruguay to top their group. In the knockout phase, Spain beat Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, and Belgium 2-1 in a challenging quarterfinal match.

The semifinal match took place at the Atlanta stadium amid an electric atmosphere, with both teams vying for a spot in the final. The game remained scoreless through the first minute and beyond, reflecting the high stakes and defensive strengths of both sides.