Spain Beats France 2-0 to Reach

Spain reaches the World Cup final after a 2-0 win over France, with the public tournament’s title at stake Sunday

Jul 15, 5:08 PM EDT Cross-checked across 6 sources

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What happened: Spain reaches the World Cup final after a 2-0 win over France, with the public tournament’s title at stake Sunday.
Why it matters: Spain now waits for the winner of England versus Argentina, the second semifinal.
What to watch: Sunday’s final is next: Spain will play for the 2026 World Cup after its 2-0 semifinal win.

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Spain defeated France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to reach Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final.

Frame 1Spain reaches the World Cup final after a 2-0 win over France, with the public tournament’s title at stake Sunday.
Frame 2The semifinal put two European heavyweights on the same stage, with a World Cup final berth at stake.
Frame 3Spain controlled most of the match, turning a tightly billed semifinal into a decisive win.
Frame 4France’s loss ends its tournament run before the final, despite entering the match among the favorites.
Frame 5Spain now waits for the winner of England versus Argentina, the second semifinal.
Frame 6Sunday’s final is next: Spain will play for the 2026 World Cup after its 2-0 semifinal win.

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Published: Jul 15, 5:08 PM EDT
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