Spain has defeated France 2-0 in the first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and red team reached World Cup final after 16 years.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd ‌minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box.

The game at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas caught fire midway through the first half when Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton pointed to the penalty spot after a reckless challenge by France left-back Lucas Digne on Spain winger Lamine Yamal.

Oyarzabal hammered the ball past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan for his fifth goal of the World Cup to leave France trailing for the first time in the tournament.

Minutes later........

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