Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to World Cup final with 2-0 victory
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Spain dispatched France with a 2-0 victory in the World Cup's first semi-final, advancing to the tournament final. The loss ended France's pursuit of three consecutive World Cup final appearances.
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 over France on Tuesday.
A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal on a close offside call that came soon after Porro's give-and-go with Dani Olmo in the 58th minute had put Spain up 2-0.
But it was Yamal's smart play against a veteran defender that put Spain in the lead.
“They were facing the best team in the world,” Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said.
Spain, which will play in the final for only the second time, will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“So difficult to get to this moment, but we want more," midfielder Rodri said.
“We want to win this World Cup.” Kylian Mbappé and France, FIFA’s top-ranked team, were trying to become only the third team to reach three consecutive World Cup finals.
They instead will play in the third-place game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturd ...
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