Spain have knocked favourites France out of the 2026 World Cup , as ’s , and Roma midfielder Manu Koné miss out on the Closing.
The Spaniards go on to face both or within the Closing on July 19 in New Jersey, whereas France will struggle for the bronze medal on July 18.
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had gained each sport thus far within the event, however from the facet that beat within the quarter-final, as was most well-liked to Désiré Doué, however above all dropped to the bench as Aurelien Tchaoumeni recovered from a muscular damage.
Spain conceded just one aim in six World Cup video games, through the 2-1 victory over , and once more picked ex-Napoli midfielder relatively than .
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Picture was captured utilizing a distant digital camera from behind the aim.) #21 of Spain converts a penalty to attain his staff’s first aim previous Mike Maignan #16 of France through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Closing match between and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photos)
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Spain have been awarded a penalty when introduced down , the defender who simply agreed a transfer to making a hash of a clearance. Mikel Oyarzabal stepped as much as convert previous Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
The state of affairs went from dangerous to worse for France, as moments later went off with a again damage, then Fabian Ruiz prodded vast after a well-worked transfer arrange by Yamal.
Unai Simon’s first actual take a look at was sprinting off his line to clear from on the forty second minute, then Mbappé simply didn’t get on the tip of a fizzing Jules Koundé cross.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: Adrien Rabiot #14 of France argues with referee Ivan Barton through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Closing match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photos)
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Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot was already on a yellow card and risked a second, so was changed by Roma’s Koné for the restart.
Nonetheless, Spain handed their means by the French facet to attain the second with blasting in on the close to put up after a give and go along with .
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: Manu Kone #6 of France competes for the ball towards #6 of Spain through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Closing match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Lamine Yamal had the ball within the internet once more moments later, however was flagged offside, whereas Mbappé noticed his strike deflected inches vast by .
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The very best probability France had was when Unai Simon got here speeding out to clear, however obtained again in time to cease Désiré Doué firing into the empty internet.
France 0-2 Spain
Oyarzabal pen 23 (S), Porro 58 (S)