New Delhi, July 15 -- ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The day after turning 19, Lamine Yamal raced behind Lucas Digne at the left edge of France's penalty area, felt the fullback's boot catch his leg, and the referee pointed to the spot. That moment, arriving in the 22nd minute at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night, was the last time France had any real reason to believe they were walking away from this 2026 World Cup semifinal with something to show for it.

Mikel Oyarzabal converted from twelve yards. Pedro Porro tapped a second into the net from close range in the 58th minute. Spain 2, France 0. The final score sends Luis de la Fuente's side to Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and eliminates Kylian Mbappe's France from a tour...