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 battle for a place in the final. France, the tournament's runner-up and two-time defending finalist, aimed for a historic third consecutive final appearance. Spain, the reigning European champions, sought their first World Cup final since their 2010 victory.

France entered the semifinal undefeated with six wins in six matches, having conceded no goals 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, replicating their 2022 semifinal matchup.

Spain conceded only one goal throughout the tournament, starting with a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. They then recorded 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 to reach the semifinals.

The match took place at the Atlanta stadium amid an electric atmosphere. Both teams showed strong defensive performances, resulting in a goalless draw. The winner will advance to the World Cup final, with France aiming to continue their recent dominance and Spain looking to reclaim global glory after more than a decade.