Spain booked its place in the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over European rival France in the semifinal Tuesday, July 14 La Roja scored a goal in each half to once again push France out of an international tournament,

Between them, Spain and France have only allowed three goals during World Cup play as they've taken care of every challenge in their path to reach the semifinals, setting up an epic match Tuesday in Dallas.

Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday.

According to the report, two individuals wearing balaclavas climbed over the property's perimeter wall but fled after being confronted by private security personnel.

Spain beat France 2-0 in Dallas to reach the 2026 World Cup final, after which Luis de la Fuente said his side had rediscovered the spirit of 2010. The coach said the squad's unity, humility and collective mindset have put La Roja one win from a second world title.

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Spain grandly swatted aside strangely subdued France to reach Sunday’s final. Scott Murray was watching