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Spain Defeats France to Reach Second World Cup Final, Yamal Dominates Mbappe
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Spain defeated France on July 15, 2026, to reach their second World Cup final, with Barcelona's Lamin Yamal dominating Kylian Mbappe. This victory brings Spain closer to a historic double, having previously won the European Championship and World Cup in 2010. Spain remains undefeated in official matches since March 2024, tying a world record of 37 games without loss.
- 01Spain beat France to reach their second World Cup final on July 15, 2026.
- 02Lamin Yamal has won 9 of 11 matches against Kylian Mbappe, including 6-0 in knockouts.
- 03Spain aims for a rare double, having won Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, and Euro 2012.
- 04Spain has not lost an official match since March 2024, tying a 37-game unbeaten record.
- 05Coach Luis de la Fuente holds the record for most unbeaten Euro and World Cup matches.
- 06A planned Finalissima against Argentina was canceled due to security concerns in Qatar.
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