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Spain Beats France 2-0, Ties 37-Match Unbeaten Run

7/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, advancing to the final.
Pedro Porro dedicated the winning goal to his son who could not attend.
Spain extended its unbeaten streak to 37 matches, tying Italy for the longest international run.
Unai Simón made a spectacular save that secured Spain’s second clean sheet.
Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty made him the third Spanish player to reach five World Cup goals.

History

Historical Context

Spain entered the 2026 tournament as reigning European champions, echoing its 2010 World Cup triumph when it beat the Netherlands 1-0 in South Africa. The team’s 35-match unbeaten run, boosted by €120 million in sponsorship, reached 37 games after Pedro Porro’s goal against France at AT&T Stadium, matching Italy’s record still standing today.

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Story summary

Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, advancing to the final.
Pedro Porro dedicated the winning goal to his son who could not attend.
Spain extended its unbeaten streak to 37 matches, tying Italy for the longest international run.
Unai Simón made a spectacular save that secured Spain’s second clean sheet.
Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty made him the third Spanish player to reach five World Cup goals.

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