Star players Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise failed to have an influence, as the Spanish defense proved impenetrable and kept a strong French attack on a tight leash.
Lamine Yamal was fouled in the box in the 22nd minute Lamine Yamal, and the Mikel Oyarzabal was able to convert the penalty to give Spain the lead.
Though France pushed numbers ahead to equalise, they found it difficult to get past Spain’s well-organised midfield and strong defence.
Late in the second half, the dagger dropped when Pedro Porro latched onto a quick counterattack and shot the ball past the French goalkeeper to secure a 2-0 victory and qualify for the World Cup final.
Mbappe later complained about the tactical mismatch, confessing that Spain’s capacity to dominate the tempo totally upset France’s game plan.
