2026 World Cup Semifinals: Matchday 31 games and predictions
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 determined the first finalist of the FIFA World Cup. In a high-level European classic, Spain defeated France 2-0 to secure its place in the tournament's final.
France 0 x 2 Spain
Dallas, USA – 2:00 PM (local time)
Spain confirmed its outstanding campaign by defeating France 2-0 with a composed and dominant performance. Controlling possession for most of the match, the Spanish side successfully neutralized France's attack and capitalized on its chances to earn a convincing victory.
How the match unfolded:
The game began evenly, with France looking to attack down the wings while Spain imposed its trademark possession-based style and patient passing. Gradually, Spain took control of the match and opened the scoring with a well-worked team move, taking the lead into halftime.
In the second half, France pushed forward in search of an equalizer but struggled to break through Spain's well-organized defense. Taking advantage of the spaces left by the French side, Spain scored a second goal on a quick attacking move and comfortably managed the remainder of the match. Despite France's late pressure, the Spanish defense held firm until the final whistle.
Result:
🎯 Score: France 0 x 2 Spain.
With the victory, Spain advances to the FIFA World Cup Final and remains firmly in contention for the title. France exits the tournament after a strong campaign but was outplayed by an outstanding collective performance from the Spanish team.
