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Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

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Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, advancing to the final for the first time since 2010.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from a penalty in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute.
Spain will face the winner of the other semi-final between defending champion Argentina and England on Sunday.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players are the best in the world and that the team will give everything in the final.
France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged that Spain was the superior side and that the defeat was France's own fault.

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France recorded their lowest World Cup shot total with an expected goals of 0.3, as Didier Deschamps set a record for most games managed (26) in his final tournament.
Kylian Mbappé expressed huge disappointment, acknowledging that France made too many technical errors and failed to execute their tactical plan.
Pedro Porro scored Spain's second goal by bursting into the box to finish a layoff from Dani Olmo, sealing victory.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Spain on reaching the World Cup final, calling the loss painful but praising France's young squad.
France coach Didier Deschamps questioned the competence of referee Ivan Barton, hinting he may lack the level for a high-stakes semifinal.
Jul 15 — Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, exited the World Cup with France after their semi-final loss to Spain, extending a 68-year trend of Ballon d'Or winners failing to win the World Cup immediately after their award.

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July 15, 2026 at 09:56 PM
Nigeria Mocks France After Spain Eliminates France from World Cup Semifinal
The Nigerian national team taunted France on social media following France’s 2–0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal.
- France lost 2–0 to Spain in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday.
- The Nigerian national team’s official account posted on X: “Beating Spain is not easy.”
- The taunt referenced Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Spain in the 1998 World Cup group stage.
- Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France.
July 15, 2026 at 05:57 PM
Attempted burglary at Spain star Yamal's home shortly after World Cup semifinal
Burglars tried to break into Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home early Wednesday, shortly after he helped Spain reach the World Cup final.
- Catalan police confirmed an attempted burglary at a home in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona's outskirts.
- Two people wearing balaclavas climbed onto the house's wall but fled after being surprised by private security guards, La Vanguardia reported.
- The house once belonged to Barcelona football great Gerard Pique and music star Shakira, according to the newspaper.
- Other football stars including Karim Benzema, Rodrygo, and Dani Carvajal have suffered break-ins in recent years.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — The property targeted in the attempted burglary is valued at approximately £9.5 million.
- Jul 15 — Catalan police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the two masked suspects.
July 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Spain Beats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final; Yamal's Home Targeted in Burglary Attempt
Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, securing a spot in the final, while an attempted burglary hit the home of star Lamine Yamal hours later.
- Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on July 14, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
- French President Emmanuel Macron thanked the team and said the defeat was "difficult" but the team has "a bright future ahead."
- Two masked individuals attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Esplugues de Llobregat early Wednesday but fled when security intervened; police are investigating.
- The Spanish royal family celebrated the team's qualification for the final.

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