In a thrilling semifinal match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France defeated Spain 2-1 on July 14, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann secured the victory for Les Bleus, while Spain's goal was scored by Álvaro Morata.
The match was closely contested, with Spain dominating possession but France capitalizing on counter-attacks. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box, and Griezmann doubled the lead in the 68th minute with a clinical finish. Morata pulled one back for Spain in the 82nd minute, but France held on to advance to the final.
France will face Argentina in the final on July 18, 2026, at the same venue. This marks France's second consecutive World Cup final appearance, having won the 2018 tournament and finished as runners-up in 2022.
