Spain Outclasses France to Secure World Cup Final Berth

Spain established their dominance early, dictating the tempo through a methodical possession game anchored by Rodri. The breakthrough arrived in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty earned by Lamine Yamal, putting the Spanish side ahead. The challenge for France intensified shortly after when defender William Saliba was forced off the pitch due to injury, leaving their backline scrambling to contain the relentless pressure.

Any hope for a French resurgence was extinguished in the 58th minute. Pedro Porro linked up with Dani Olmo to slot the ball into the bottom corner, extending the lead to two. Despite Didier Deschamps’ attempts to shift momentum by introducing Manu Koné, Désiré Doué, and Rayan Cherki, the Spanish defensive structure held firm. Fabián Ruiz and Rodri stifled midfield transitions, while Kylian Mbappé’s growing frustration culminated in a late yellow card. Spain now awaits the winner of the Argentina-England semi-final to determine their opponent for the championship match.