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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Spain Dominates France in World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals, Drawing Harsh Criticism

Spain dominated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Poro. French media and former players criticized France's defense and overall performance, calling Spain's display a football lesson. The result casts doubt on France's chances to advance further in the tournament.

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What happened

  1. 01Spain controlled the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match against France from the start.
  2. 02Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the 20th minute to give Spain the lead.
  3. 03Pedro Poro doubled Spain's advantage by exploiting a defensive error.
  4. 04French media criticized their team's defense and praised Spain's dominance.
  5. 05Former England striker Chris Sutton said Spain made France look foolish.
  6. 06BBC highlighted the stunned reaction of French fans and Mbappe's efforts to rally his team.
Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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