Porro punishes France as Spain reach World Cup final against Les Bleus

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·14 de julho de 2026

Porro punishes France as Spain reach World Cup final against Les Bleus

Spain ended France's pursuit of a third consecutive World Cup final with a controlled 2-0 victory at Dallas Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty after Lamine Yamal drew a foul from Lucas Digne, before Pedro Porro doubled the lead with a composed finish from Dani Olmo's assist on 58 minutes.

France failed to register a single shot on target across the entire match as Spain's midfield duo of Rodri and Fabián Ruiz dominated the central corridors. The result sends Spain to their first World Cup final since their 2010 triumph. GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from France v Spain.

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Winners

Pedro Porro (Spain)

Porro delivered the decisive moment that killed French hopes with a coolly taken second goal in the 58th minute. Receiving Dani Olmo's perfectly weighted return pass inside the box, the right-back kept his composure as Mike Maignan advanced and guided a right-footed finish into the bottom corner.

The goal was the culmination of persistent attacking play down Spain's right flank throughout the match. Porro linked effectively with Lamine Yamal to stretch France's defence and also attempted a shot from distance in the first half. His willingness to join attacks created numerical advantages that France could not handle.

Defensively solid before his 84th-minute withdrawal, Porro made key interceptions and covered well when France attempted to counter. His performance combined attacking decisiveness with defensive discipline, providing Spain with the platform to see out a comfortable victory and reach their first World Cup final in sixteen years.

Lamine Yamal (Spain)

Yamal's sharp anticipation in the 20th minute earned Spain the penalty that opened the scoring. Darting in front of Lucas Digne to contest an aerial ball, the teenager drew contact from the defender's boot inside the area, and referee Ivan Barton pointed to the spot immediately without need for VAR intervention.

The young winger tormented Digne throughout with pace and direct running on the right flank, repeatedly forcing France's left-back onto the back foot. He had a goal disallowed for offside at 61 minutes after beating Digne for pace and finishing past Maignan with his left foot, demonstrating the constant threat he posed.

Yamal's persistent danger forced Didier Deschamps to substitute Digne at 72 minutes for Theo Hernández, but the damage was already done. Both Spanish goals originated from attacks down Yamal's side, making him central to the victory that ended France's World Cup campaign.

Loser

Lucas Digne (France)

Digne's difficult evening was defined by the penalty he conceded in the 20th minute. Catching Lamine Yamal with his left foot inside the box as the winger anticipated an aerial ball, the French left-back gave Spain the opportunity that Mikel Oyarzabal converted to open the scoring.

The struggles continued as Digne repeatedly failed to contain Yamal throughout his 72 minutes on the pitch. Spain consistently targeted the French left side, with both goals originating from attacks down that corridor. Commentary explicitly highlighted his defensive difficulties as he was beaten for pace and positioning multiple times.

Deschamps eventually withdrew Digne for Theo Hernández at 72 minutes, but Spain's two-goal lead was already established. His inability to deal with Yamal's movement and Spain's right-sided combinations proved the decisive weakness that France could not overcome in their World Cup semi-final exit.