0-2: Spain advances to the World Cup final
They defeated France in Dallas with Cucurella as a starter and will aim for the title on Sunday against the winner of the England-Argentina match.
Spain is the first finalist of the World Cup after defeating France in the match held in Dallas. Cucurella started for the Spanish national team, which took the lead in the first half with a penalty goal by Oyarzabal and extended the advantage after the break through Pedro Porro. Meanwhile, Mbappé and Tchouameni were part of France’s starting lineup.
The match was very evenly contested from the start, and in the 19th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to Spain, which Oyarzabal converted with a powerful strike to make it 0-1 (22’). Despite opportunities for both teams, the score remained unchanged before halftime.
Spain seals the match
After the break, Pedro Porro extended the lead with a shot from inside the box (58’). France tried to close the gap, but Spain defended the result solidly. In added time, Cucurella made an excellent defensive play to prevent a shot from Mbappé. The new madridista defender is having an outstanding tournament and has played every minute for Spain. The national team will play in the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years, facing either England or Argentina on Sunday, July 19 (9:00 pm CEST).
Meanwhile, the French national team, featuring Mbappé, Tchouameni, and Konaté, will compete for third place on Saturday, July 18 (11:00 pm CEST). With eight goals, the madridista forward is one of the top scorers of the tournament.
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