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Spain reaches the World Cup final by denying France room to breathe

Spain beat France 2-0 behind a record sixth clean sheet, a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty and Pedro Porro’s second-half goal, returning to the final for the first time since 2010.

JMJess MooreJul 15, 20263 sources

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France-Spain semifinal turns unbeaten World Cup runs into a style clash

Neither France nor Spain has trailed at the 2026 World Cup, but only one can reach the final after a semifinal built around control, speed and pressure.

JMJess MooreJul 15, 20262 sources

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Spain reaches the World Cup final by denying France room to breathe

France-Spain semifinal turns unbeaten World Cup runs into a style clash

Gauff’s Wimbledon escape shows why survival wins matter early

Djokovic ties Federer’s Wimbledon win mark as the old guard holds on

Mexico’s quarterfinal chase turns home advantage into pressure

Mexico City caps World Cup crowds after fatal celebrations

Paraguay’s physical exit puts World Cup officiating under scrutiny

France survives Paraguay and the heat as Mbappé keeps chasing Messi

World Cup goal surge turns the expanded format into an entertainment story

World Cup hydration breaks turn player safety into a broadcast test

World Cup opener’s three red cards put tournament control under the spotlight

World Cup kickoff turns a 48-team format into a live logistics test

World Cup referee entry denial turns tournament logistics into a governance test

Iran ticket dispute gives the World Cup a governance test before kickoff

Knicks-Spurs Finals turn a new NBA era into a pressure test

French Open turnover makes youth the story before the semifinals

Spurs Game 7 win turns Wembanyama’s rise into a Finals test

Closest Indy 500 finish gives Rosenqvist an instant classic

Kostyuk win turns French Open opener into a Ukraine story