Lamine Yamal Leads Spain to 2026 World Cup Final

Spain booked a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a decisive 2‑0 semifinal victory over France. Lamine Yamal was a constant threat on the left flank, driving play and creating chances throughout the match.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring early in the second half, and Pedro Porro added a calm finish to double the lead. The French lineup struggled to breach Spain’s organized back line, leaving the attackers frustrated.

Spain Matches Italy’s Unbeaten Run

The win extended Spain’s unbeaten streak to 37 straight fixtures, comprising 28 wins and nine draws. This matches the longest European unbeaten run, a record Italy held from October 2018 to September 2021.

Italy’s streak ended in 2021, but Spain now have an opportunity to break that benchmark and reach 38 games without a loss during the World Cup final. The milestone underscores the team’s consistency across multiple competitions.

With Argentina and England still battling for the other semifinal spot, Spain will learn their final opponent after that clash. The squad remains focused on preserving the momentum that has carried them this far.