Spain Reaches World Cup Final After Beating France 2-0, Eyes Second Title

Spain secured its second-ever World Cup final appearance by defeating France 2-0 in the semifinal. The victory came on the back of a dominant performance against the reigning World Cup runners-up, leaving Kylian Mbappé and his teammates frustrated as they prepare for the third-place match. Spain previously reached the final in 2010, when they won their first World Cup by beating the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time, also as reigning European champions.

Under coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain continues an impressive unbeaten streak of 37 matches across all competitions, including 28 wins and 9 draws. The team also made history by becoming the first national side to win eight consecutive knockout games in major tournaments, combining four wins in this World Cup and four in the European Championship they previously won.

Spanish media celebrated the victory enthusiastically, with Marca calling it an "unforgettable performance" and AS stating that Spain "gave a lesson to the world." De la Fuente praised his players' commitment, solidarity, and talent, calling them "the best team in the world" and expressing pride in reaching the final. Pedro Poro, who scored the second goal and was named man of the match, described the achievement as a dream come true. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted the first goal, looked ahead to the final, hoping to win the title.

Spain will face the winner of the other semifinal between Argentina and England in the final on Sunday. The team and its fans are already dreaming of lifting their second World Cup trophy.