“Adrien Rabiot picked up an early yellow card for a foul, setting a nervy tone for France in the opening exchanges and limiting their midfield aggression for the remainder of the half.”
“Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal inside the penalty area, and Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up to convert the resulting penalty with a composed left-footed finish into the top right corner, giving Spain the lead.”
Pivotal“Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box, capitalising on a move triggered by a Dayot Upamecano foul and a well-delivered set piece from the left wing, effectively ending France's hopes.”
Pivotal“Kylian Mbappé was booked for a foul in the closing minutes, a moment that encapsulated his frustrating evening — anonymous for large stretches and reduced to a frustrated challenge as Spain saw out their famous victory.”
France
Spain
Outstanding performance
Spain•DefenderSpain arrived at this World Cup semi-final with a clear plan and executed it with the kind of ruthless efficiency that has defined their tournament run. The decisive moment came early when Lucas Digne's foul on Lamine Yamal handed Mikel Oyarzabal a penalty, which he dispatched into the top right corner in the 22nd minute. France, despite registering ten shots and seven corners, created zero big chances across the entire match — a damning indictment of their attacking output in such a high-stakes fixture. Pedro Porro's clinical finish from the centre of the box in the 58th minute, stemming from a move built around a Dayot Upamecano foul and a well-won free kick on the left wing, effectively ended the contest and sent Spain to the World Cup final. France's dominance metrics — 65 to Spain's 49 — tell a story of possession and pressure without penetration, as Spain's three big chances created versus France's zero underlines just how clinical Luis de la Fuente's side were when it mattered. Kylian Mbappé, booked in the 86th minute for a frustrated foul, was largely anonymous, and France's inability to craft a single clear opening summarised a deeply disappointing night for Les Bleus on the grandest stage.
How entertaining was this match?
Attempt saved. Ousmane Dembélé's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Unai Simón. The assist came from Rayan Cherki.
Attempt missed by Nico Williams from Spain with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Manu Koné commits a foul for France.
Rodri wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
France wins a corner after Marc Cucurella concedes.
Kylian Mbappé (France) misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high from a direct free kick.
Désiré Doué wins a free kick for France in the attacking half.
Lamine Yamal commits a foul for Spain.
Kylian Mbappé commits a foul for France.
Unai Simón wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
Kylian MbappéYellow CardKylian Mbappé of France receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ousmane Dembélé wins a free kick for France on the left wing.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Nico Williams comes on for Álex Baena.
Théo Hernández of France is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ferran Torres commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Marcos Llorente comes on for Pedro Porro.
France wins a corner after Unai Simón concedes.
Attempt saved. Unai Simón (Spain) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Désiré Doué (France) aimed at the top center of the goal.
Manu Koné wins a free kick for France in the attacking half.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Pedri comes on for Fabián Ruiz.
Ferran Torres (Spain) misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left.
Substitution for Spain: Mikel Merino comes on for Dani Olmo.
Maxence Lacroix commits a foul for France.
Rodri wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
Kylian Mbappé wins a free kick for France on the left wing.
Foul committed by Lamine Yamal of Spain.
Ferran Torres is caught offside for Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Ferran Torres comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
Substitution for France: Rayan Cherki comes on for Michael Olise.
Aurélien Tchouaméni wins a free kick for France on the left wing.
Dani Olmo commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for France: Théo Hernández comes on for Lucas Digne.
Delay is over, and the teams are ready to continue.
Foul committed by Jules Koundé of France.
Álex Baena from Spain is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Attempt blocked. Désiré Doué's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
France wins a corner after Marc Cucurella concedes.
Attempt blocked. Lucas Digne's left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked. Ousmane Dembélé provided the assist.
Corner awarded to France after a concession by Pedro Porro.
Attempt missed. Aurélien Tchouaméni's right-footed shot from the center of the box for France goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Michael Olise, who provided a cross following a corner.
Manu Koné commits a foul for France.
Dani Olmo wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
France wins a corner, conceded by Unai Simón.
Lamine Yamal is caught offside for Spain.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Dani Olmo provided the assist.
assist: Dani Olmo
Goal! Spain leads 2-0 over France as Pedro Porro scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Dayot Upamecano of France.
Álex Baena (Spain) is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Lamine Yamal is caught offside for Spain.
Maxence Lacroix commits a foul for France.
Mikel Oyarzabal wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
Fabián Ruiz commits a foul for Spain.
Dayot Upamecano wins a free kick for France in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at France 0, Spain 1.
Substitution for France: Manu Koné comes on for Adrien Rabiot.
First half ends with Spain leading 1-0 against France.
Jules Koundé wins a free kick for France on the right wing.
Álex Baena commits a foul for Spain.
Offside for France. Adrien Rabiot is caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Jules Koundé commits a foul for France.
Álex Baena wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adrien Rabiot of France.
Delay in the match in Spain.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Ousmane Dembélé (France) is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Aymeric Laporte from Spain.
Corner awarded to France after a concession by Pau Cubarsí.
Kylian Mbappé is caught offside for France.
Offside called against France. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Lucas Digne from France is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lamine Yamal (Spain).
Michael Olise from France wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Fabián Ruiz's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Lamine Yamal.
Spain wins a corner after Dayot Upamecano concedes.
Pedro Porro from Spain has missed an attempt, shooting too high with his right foot from outside the box. He was assisted by Fabián Ruiz.
Attempt missed by Bradley Barcola from France, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Michael Olise from France wins a free kick on the left wing.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Álex Baena is caught offside for Spain.
Dani Olmo from Spain misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Michael Olise from France is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Marc Cucurella commits a foul for Spain.
Marc CucurellaYellow CardMarc Cucurella from Spain receives a yellow card for a foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for France: Maxence Lacroix comes on for William Saliba.
The match is delayed due to an injury to William Saliba from France.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Goal! Spain takes the lead 1-0 as Mikel Oyarzabal converts the penalty with a left-footed shot into the top right corner.
Lucas Digne of France concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Spain as Lamine Yamal is fouled in the penalty area.
Corner awarded to France after Pau Cubarsí concedes.
Foul committed by Michael Olise (France).
Rodri wins a free kick for Spain in the attacking half.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Adrien RabiotYellow CardAdrien Rabiot of France receives a yellow card for a foul.
Adrien Rabiot commits a foul for France.
Dani Olmo from Spain is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Shot by Adrien Rabiot with his left foot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Ivan Barton.
Two of football's greatest powers collide in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France's clinical defensive machine taking on Spain's free-flowing attacking brilliance. With Kylian Mbappé leading Les Bleus and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal carrying La Roja's ambitions, this is the match the tournament has been building toward.
