Spain Reaches Second World Cup Final After Defeating France 2-0

Spain secured a historic 2-0 victory over France on July 15, 2026, advancing to the World Cup final for only the second time in its history. This win matched Italy's record of 37 consecutive undefeated matches and extended Spain's streak to eight straight knockout wins in major tournaments. The Spanish team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, who has transformed the squad into European champions and now World Cup finalists, aims to replicate their 2010 World Cup triumph.

The match saw Spain's young star Amin Yamal, who recently turned 19, earn a crucial penalty after a defensive error by France's Aurelien Tchouameni, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted. Yamal expressed confidence in Spain's style of play and downplayed individual rivalries, emphasizing team effort over personal statistics. The Spanish squad now awaits the winner between England and Argentina, with a potential final against Lionel Messi's Argentina adding extra significance.

French players and commentators, including Thierry Henry and Olivier Giroud, acknowledged Spain's dominance and expressed disappointment in France's performance. Spain's defense successfully neutralized France's attack, which featured Kylian Mbappe, widely regarded as one of the tournament's best players.

Coach Luis de la Fuente received widespread praise for his leadership, having led Spain to European glory and now close to a second World Cup title. At 65, he became the first European coach to remain unbeaten in his first 14 matches across the European Championship and World Cup. Spain's potential to win the final with only one goal conceded throughout the tournament would set a new World Cup record.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, with Spain aiming to secure their second World Cup trophy and continue their historic unbeaten run.