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Spain Reaches World Cup Final, Beats France 2-0

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Spain reached the World Cup final with a 2-0 win over France at Dallas Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Perro's second-half goal secured victory. Coach Luis de la Fuente declared his team "feeling unbeatable" and warned final opponents — Argentina or England — that Spain will arrive in New York full of confidence.

The win extends Spain's unbeaten run to 37 matches, tying Italy's record (2018-21). After a goalless draw with Cape Verde to start, Spain has conceded just once in knockout wins over Portugal, Belgium, and France. De la Fuente said the team peaked at the right time: "We are in great shape and in terms of our football level we have reached our peak."

Spain will face either reigning World champions Argentina or England, a repeat of the Euro 2024 final. De la Fuente welcomed either opponent. This marks the third consecutive summer Spain has eliminated France in a tournament semifinal, following Lamine Yamal's goal in the 2024 Euros and a Nations League win last year.