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Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in their semifinal clash on Monday.

The Spaniards produced a disciplined display to overcome the 2018 world champions, keeping a clean sheet while scoring twice to book their place in the tournament’s showpiece match.

The victory extends Spain’s impressive run in the competition and keeps alive their quest for another World Cup title.

France, meanwhile, will now compete in the third-place playoff.

Spain will face the winner of the second semifinal between England and Argentina in the World Cup final scheduled for July 19.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

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