France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Semifinals
France vs Spain finished France 0-2 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
How they got here
Spain beat France 2-0 on July 14 at AT&T Stadium -- Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute from a Dani Olmo give-and-go. Kylian Mbappe and France managed just 0.31 expected goals from 10 shots as Spain's midfield trio of Rodri, Olmo and Fabian Ruiz overran Rabiot and Tchouameni. Spain advance to the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, where they face the winner of England vs Argentina.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Semifinals tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
France vs Spain FAQ
What was the score in France vs Spain?
France vs Spain finished France 0-2 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
How did France and Spain reach this stage?
Spain beat France 2-0 on July 14 at AT&T Stadium -- Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute from a Dani Olmo give-and-go. Kylian Mbappe and France managed just 0.31 expected goals from 10 shots as Spain's midfield trio of Rodri, Olmo and Fabian Ruiz overran Rabiot and Tchouameni. Spain advance to the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, where they face the winner of England vs Argentina.
What is at stake in France vs Spain?
France vs Spain is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.