France vs Spain: Oyarzabal and Porro Send Spain Into the World Cup Final
Updated 17 July 2026. Image AI-generated for illustrative purposes.
France vs Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026 finished 2-0 to Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty and a smart Pedro Porro finish sending Luis de la Fuente’s side into their second World Cup final. Oyarzabal converted in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne caught Lamine Yamal with a swinging leg inside the box, and Porro doubled it in the 58th with a one-two off Dani Olmo before sliding a finish inside the far post. France never found an answer, and the run that had carried them unbeaten through the tournament ended in Arlington.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | France 0-2 Spain |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026, Semifinal |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Spain scorers | Oyarzabal 22′ (pen.), Porro 58′ |
| France scorers | None |
| Man of the match | Pedro Porro |
| Attendance | 70,176 |
France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026: How Spain Won It
Spain’s breakthrough came from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute, Lucas Digne clipping Lamine Yamal with a swinging left leg as he tried to clear, and Mikel Oyarzabal sending Mike Maignan the wrong way with a firm strike to the right. France pushed for a response but could not carve out a clean chance, and Spain punished the gap in the 58th when Pedro Porro combined with Dani Olmo on the edge of the box before sliding a right-footed finish into the corner. From there, France’s attack, so potent through the group stage and knockouts, ran into a Spain side content to sit deep, break quickly and let the clock work in their favour.
Porro’s second-half strike earned him the Man of the Match award, capping a tournament in which Spain’s full-backs have provided as much of the attacking thrust as their vaunted midfield. Kylian Mbappe, still nursing the ankle knock he picked up against Morocco, was crowded out all afternoon and never got a sight of goal that troubled Unai Simon. It is Spain’s first win over France at a men’s World Cup, and it sends them back to the final for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2010.
See the way Spain cooked France. I’ve never seen this before 😂 pic.twitter.com/3SiKPmtZgx
— Abazz (@abazwhyllzz) July 15, 2026
What It Means for the Final
Spain reach a second World Cup final and stay unbeaten through seven matches at this tournament, a run that now includes wins over three former champions. The result also completes a rematch of last year’s UEFA Nations League semifinal, which Spain won 5-4, this time settled in 90 minutes rather than penalties. For France, the exit ends a run that had carried them to the final in 2022 and the semifinals in 2018, and Didier Deschamps’ side now turn to the third-place playoff against England, who fell in the other semifinal. It is also France’s heaviest World Cup defeat since 2010, per ESPN.
France’s loss to Spain is their largest margin of defeat in a World Cup game since 2010. pic.twitter.com/Fy7u2JAvgT
— ESPN (@espn) July 14, 2026
What Is Next
Spain now wait on the winner of England vs Argentina to learn their FIFA World Cup 2026 final opponent on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. Follow every result on our Quarterfinals hub and track goals live on our live scores page. Read the build-up in our France vs Spain preview, and see the full picture in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in France vs Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Spain won 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a 22nd-minute penalty and Pedro Porro added a second in the 58th minute at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
Who was Man of the Match in France vs Spain?
Pedro Porro was named Man of the Match for Spain after scoring the decisive second goal in the semifinal win.
Who does Spain play in the World Cup final?
Spain face the winner of England vs Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Sources: Wikipedia match record and ESPN match report.
