Spain defeated France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance to advance to the World Cup final, marking their first appearance since 2010. The Spanish side, reigning European champions and unbeaten in 37 games, stifled France’s star-studded attack and kept just one goal conceded throughout the tournament. Goals from a 21st-minute penalty and a 58th-minute strike sealed the victory, sending France—2018 winners and 2022 runners-up—to the third-place match. Spain will face either Argentina or England in Sunday’s final.
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