Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fire La Roja into the 2026 World Cup final as Spain set a new European knockout record

Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Tuesday after defeating France 2-0 at Dallas Stadium, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro helping La Roja produce a record-breaking run in the tournament.

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The victory saw Spain advance beyond the semi-final stage and continue their remarkable form at the World Cup, where they have conceded just one goal in seven matches.

Oyarzabal opened the scoring before Porro added the second goal to complete a controlled performance against a France side that struggled to break down Spain’s organised defence.

The result marked another milestone for Spanish football, with OptaJoe reporting that Spain became the first European nation to win eight consecutive knockout-stage matches across major international tournaments, including the World Cup and European Championship.

Spain’s defensive record has been one of the standout features of their campaign.

The team has combined attacking quality with defensive discipline, allowing only a single goal throughout the competition so far.

The achievement adds to Spain’s growing reputation as one of the most consistent teams in international football.

Their current run follows years of rebuilding after previous tournament disappointments and reflects the strength of a squad blending experienced players with emerging talent.

The semi-final victory also extended Spain’s dominance in high-pressure knockout matches, with the team once again delivering when the stakes were highest.

France, meanwhile, saw their World Cup hopes end despite reaching the final stages of the competition.

Les Bleus were unable to find a response after falling behind and struggled to contain Spain’s movement and possession-based approach.

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Spain will now face either England or Argentina in the World Cup final at New York Jersey Stadium on Sunday, with the chance to claim another major international title.