France vs Spain FIFA World Cup Semifinal | Mbappe Golden Boot Race Dallas Spain advanced to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010, defeating France 2-0 in a semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The victory, secured by goals from Michel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, marks Spain’s second consecutive World Cup final appearance and their first since 2010, when they beat the Netherlands in the final. France, meanwhile, will miss the final for the third consecutive time after failing to overcome Spain’s strong defense. The match began with Spain taking the lead in the 22nd minute when Oyarzabal converted a penalty after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box. The Real Madrid forward’s strike, which flew into the top-right corner of the goal, gave Spain a 1-0 advantage. Oyarzabal’s goal was his fifth of the tournament, further solidifying his role as a key player for Spain. France, led by Kylian Mbappe, struggled to find an equalizer despite numerous chances. Mbappe, who had been instrumental in France’s previous World Cup runs, was largely ineffective against Spain’s organized defense. The French forward faced multiple offside calls and was shown a yellow card in the second half, limiting his impact. Spain extended their lead in the 58th minute when Pedro Porro capitalized on a precise pass from Dani Olmo. Porro’s clinical finish made it 2-0, effectively ending France’s hopes of reaching the final. The Spanish team maintained control of the game, frustrating France’s attacks and preventing any significant opportunities. This result marks a historic moment for Spain, who have not reached the World Cup final since 2010. The 2010 final against the Netherlands was their only previous World Cup victory, and this year’s run to the final is their first since then.#france #spain #pedro_porro #dallas_stadium #michel_oyarzabal
