Spain are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a composed 2-0 win over France in the first semi-final on Tuesday, 14 July, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The European champions will play the winner of England versus Argentina in New York/New Jersey on Sunday, 19 July.
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Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Lamine Yamal helped create the decisive moment. Pedro Porro then added Spain's second, turning a tight, high-profile match into a controlled finish for Luis de la Fuente's team.
The numbers underline the scale of the result. France had conceded only two goals in its first six matches of this tournament, while Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón arrived at the final with six clean sheets and just one goal allowed across seven games. France, FIFA's top-ranked side, had been trying to become only the third nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals.
For Spain, the final is a return to the game's biggest stage for the first time since its 2010 triumph. The result also ends France's bid in a tournament in which Kylian Mbappé and a deep attacking group had entered the semi-final as one of the headline stories.
The second semi-final, England against Argentina, is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 July. Spain's final will take place at New York/New Jersey Stadium on 19 July, following the third-place match on 18 July. Supporters making plans should treat the matchday and stadium details as the priority, then follow FIFA and local organizers for operational updates.