Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final
Summary
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final for the first time since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty and Pedro Porro added a second goal, helping Spain advance to face either Argentina or England in the final.Key Facts
- Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal in the 22nd minute after a foul on Lamine Yamal.
- Pedro Porro scored the second goal shortly after the penalty.
- Teenager Lamine Yamal played an important role and helped create the penalty chance.
- Spain will play either Argentina or England in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- France, ranked number one by FIFA, will play in the third-place game on Saturday.
- This is the third year in a row Spain has beaten France in a major tournament semifinal.
- Oyarzabal’s penalty was his fifth goal in this World Cup and his 30th for Spain in international matches.
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