# Spain Secures World Cup Final Berth with Dominant Win

- Topic: football
- Source: ESPN
- Published: 2026-07-15
- Original: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49365585/lamine-yamal-sends-world-cup-final-warning-new-york-coming-you
- Language: en
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Spain has reached the World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals. The team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, remains unbeaten in the tournament. Spain will face the winner of the Argentina-England semifinal in the final.

## Key takeaways

- Spain's victory marks their first World Cup final appearance in 16 years.
- The team has won all their games but one, a goalless draw with Cape Verde in Group H.
- Spain's Lamine Yamal, 19, earned a penalty that teammate Mikel Oyarzabal converted, contributing to the team's success.

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