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Referee’s vanishing spray mishap highlights Spain’s 1–0 halftime lead over France in World Cup semi-final
July 14, 2026 at 08:55 PM
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Spain took a 1–0 lead over France at halftime in the World Cup semi-final, with referee Ivan Barton briefly pausing the match to retrieve his vanishing spray.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty in the 21st minute to give Spain the lead.
- Referee Ivan Barton left the pitch in the 10th minute to retrieve his vanishing spray before a free kick.
- France defender William Saliba was substituted due to injury in the 30th minute.
- Spain’s Marc Cucurella received a yellow card in the 29th minute.

