Spain Advances to 2026 World Cup Final, Defeating France 2-0

Spain has secured its place in the men’s FIFA World Cup final for the first time since 2010 following a decisive 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals. The match took place on Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Spain with a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, marking his fifth goal of the tournament. Defender Pedro Porro extended the lead in the 58th minute, securing the win and sending Spain to the championship match. The team will now face the winner of the semifinal between Argentina and England on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium.

The tournament is a major draw for sports media broadcasters. Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA), which operates as a news, sports, and entertainment company, holds significant rights to World Cup coverage in the United States. The company’s stock is currently down 1.58% today, trading at $54.87 with a market capitalization of approximately $23.47 billion. Fox generates substantial viewership through its sports content segments, particularly during global sporting events.

Spain last won the World Cup in 2010, defeating the Netherlands 1-0. A victory in the upcoming final would add a second men’s title to the nation’s recent soccer success, joining the Spanish women’s team who won the World Cup in 2023. The team enters the final with momentum, having also eliminated the defending champions France in the 2024 European Championship semifinals.

What to watch

• The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET.
• The opponent for Spain will be determined following the Argentina vs. England semifinal on Wednesday, July 15.
• Fox Corporation’s upcoming quarterly earnings may provide insight into advertising revenue generated from the tournament.

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