Oyarzabal Penalty Breaks France’s Defensive Streak in World Cup Semifinal

Fox Corporation is broadcasting a pivotal moment in the 2026 World Cup, as Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal has secured a 1-0 lead for Spain against France in the semifinal match. The goal came in the 22nd minute via a penalty kick, awarded after a foul on Lamine Yamal inside the box.

This strike marks Oyarzabal’s fifth of the tournament, placing him at the top of Spain’s scoring chart. More significantly, the goal ended a remarkable defensive run by the French side. Prior to this concession, France had kept a clean sheet for 358 minutes, dating back to their 4-1 group stage victory over Norway.

With the match underway, the sports media landscape is intensely focused on the outcome. The broadcaster holds the rights to the tournament in the United States, providing extensive coverage as the tournament narrows to its final stages. As of the last market check, Fox Corporation was trading at $55.05, down 1.26% from the previous close, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.47 billion.

Should Spain maintain its advantage, the team will advance to the final scheduled for Sunday, July 19. The championship match will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the winner facing either England or Argentina.

What to watch

• The final result of the Spain-France semifinal and the subsequent viewership ratings for the broadcast.
• Scheduled earnings reports and guidance updates from media companies holding sports broadcasting rights.
• Advertising revenue trends associated with major live sporting events.

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