Spain reached the World Cup final by beating a lacklustre France 2-0 in Dallas, ending a semi-final that had been framed as a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Key facts
- Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final.
- The match was played in Dallas.
- Spain, the European champions, advance to the World Cup final.
- The tie was billed as a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
European champions Spain are into the World Cup final after beating France 2-0 in Dallas, according to Sky Sports, which described the beaten French side as lacklustre.
The semi-final had been eagerly anticipated. In its preview, the BBC framed the fixture as a contest between challenger and champion, and specifically as a showdown between France’s Kylian Mbappe and Spain’s Lamine Yamal.
The BBC had posed the question of who would come out on top when the two sides met on Tuesday for a place in the final. On the night, it was Spain who provided the answer with a two-goal victory.
Sky Sports reported the final scoreline as 2-0 in Spain’s favour, with France unable to rise to the occasion in what was described as a lacklustre display.
The result sends Spain, already crowned European champions, through to the World Cup final. France’s campaign ends at the semi-final stage following the defeat in Dallas.
Why it matters
Reaching a World Cup final is one of the biggest achievements in international football, and Spain's win keeps the European champions on course for a major global title. The result also ends France's tournament and settles a much-anticipated clash between two of the game's marquee names.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between Spain and France?
Spain beat France 2-0, according to Sky Sports.
Where was the semi-final played?
The match was played in Dallas.
Which players were the focus before the match?
The BBC framed the semi-final as a showdown between France's Kylian Mbappe and Spain's Lamine Yamal.