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Spain shuts down France in World Cup semifinal

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory…

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  1. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final

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    Spain shuts down France in World Cup semifinal

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  1. France 24

    Live: Brilliant Spain beat toothless France to reach World Cup final (opens France 24)

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    Spain tamed France's galaxy of stars at the Dallas Stadium to reach the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph, powering past Les Bleus 2-0 with goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. They will face either England or Argentina in the July 19 final.

  2. NPR

    Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final (opens NPR)

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    Spain is back in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010. That's also when Spain won its only World Cup title. France had hoped to reach the final for the third straight tournament.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Spain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Spain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro…

  5. The Guardian

    Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Consider this a spectacular telling-off for anyone tempted to cast Spain as underdogs. How they enjoyed dishing the lesson out here, booking a showdown in New Jersey on Sunday and reducing France to passengers.

  6. CBS News

    Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France (opens CBS News)

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    In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

  7. Myfox Zone

    When is the World Cup final? Spain seals its spot after 2-0 win (opens Myfox Zone)

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    Spain will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal match featuring defending champions Argentina and England.

  8. The Brunswick News

    Spain off to World Cup final with win vs. France (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Spain is headed back to the World Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.

  9. The Brunswick News

    Spain blanks favored France to advance to World Cup final (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Spain is headed back to the World Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. Pedro Porro followed Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty in the…

  10. Fox News

    Spain advances to second-ever World Cup Final after dominating France in semifinal match (opens Fox News)

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    Spain recorded a historic sixth shutout of the World Cup, as France failed to score for the first time, falling 2-0 in the semifinal.

  11. PBS NewsHour

    Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  12. KVIA El Paso

    Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Kyle Feldscher, Aleks Klosok, Ben Church (CNN) – Spain is on its way to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after a comprehensive 2-0 victory over France in the first World Cup semifinal.

  13. BBC News

    Spain into World Cup final after victory over France (opens BBC News)

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    Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    Spain deliver World Cup masterclass against France to reach final (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Spain snuffed out France's dream of a third World Cup triumph on Tuesday, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina.

  16. The Columbian

    Spain shuts down France 2-0, advances to World Cup final (opens The Columbian)

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    Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

  17. Washington Times

    Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappe, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory (opens Washington Times)

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    Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

  18. Latin Times

    Spain Beats France 2-0, Reaches First World Cup Final in 16 Years (opens Latin Times)

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    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas, reaching the final for the first time since winning it all in 2010.

  19. UPI

    Spain shuts out World Cup favorite France, advances to finale (opens UPI)

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    Spain defenders made France's previously potent attack appear pedestrian, shutting out the World Cup favorites Tuesday to advance to the 2026 finale.

  20. The Oregonian

    Spain tops France 2-0, moves within one win of World Cup title (opens The Oregonian)

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    Spain, which will play in the final for only the second time, will face either defending champion Argentina or England.

  21. Wilmington News Journal

    Spain shuts down France and Mbappé, advances to World Cup final with a 2-0 victory (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

  22. Arklatex Home Page

    Spain beat France to reach 2026 FIFA World Cup final (opens Arklatex Home Page)

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    Spain reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup final for the second time in their history after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday's semifinal.

  23. CBS News

    Spain moves on to World Cup final after defeating France on a national holiday (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Spain advanced to the World Cup final on Tuesday, after stunning France on the country's most patriotic national holiday. Nicole Valdes has the recap.

  24. Newsweek

    Spain Makes World Cup History With Shutout Win Over France in Semifinal (opens Newsweek)

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    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, setting a record with their sixth shutout of the tournament.

  25. CBS News

    Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final (opens CBS News)

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    Spain emerged triumphant from its World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, beating France 2-0 and securing a spot in the final, which will be played in New Jersey on Sunday. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

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