Spain Destroy France 2-0 — Into the World Cup Final — Messi vs Bellingham TODAY

Spain 2–0 France: A Masterclass

Spain suffocated the French attack, winning 2-0, and now advances to the World Cup final. Spain has conceded only one goal across seven matches in the tournament. France entered this match with the most feared offensive attack among the remaining teams, but was held to only 0.26 expected goals. Spain's defense was fantastic, preventing the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé from putting serious pressure on the net.

The Goals

22' — Oyarzabal 1-0 (penalty)

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal created Spain's first great chance, drawing a foul that led to a penalty kick midway through the first half. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly buried his shot to give Spain a 1-0 lead.

58' — Porro 2-0

In the 58th minute, Pedro Porro scored another goal for Spain on a give-and-go play that exposed a French defensive lapse.

What Made Spain So Dominant

France might have had the best players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Spain showed why it might be the best team at the tournament. Spain played its system to perfection. On both sides of the ball, the entire team was perfectly in synch with each other.

Kylian Mbappé has had the fewest touches of any player on the pitch — there's just no space for the Real Madrid star to get into the game and unleash his attacking intent. The most dangerous attacker at the tournament was completely neutralized. Spain managed to stifle the stellar French attacking trio of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise.

Spain, the reigning European champion and 2010 World Cup winner, has not been beaten in two years — a 37-game streak: 28W - 9D - 0L.

France Go Home

It was a tough end for France, which had entered this tournament as a favorite, after winning the 2018 World Cup and losing to Argentina in the 2022 final. Mbappé finishes with eight tournament goals — level with Messi on the Golden Boot — but leaves without the trophy he craved. France will have one more game to play, the third-place match against the losing team of the other semifinal on Saturday.

The deep navy France jersey — worn through seven matches, eight Mbappé goals, the most dominant group stage in World Cup history — ends its journey one match short of the final. It remains one of the great collector's pieces of 2026.

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TODAY: 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England · 3pm ET · Atlanta

The match is here. Messi vs Bellingham. Argentina vs England. The GOAT's last World Cup dance against the team chasing their first title since 1966.

Mark down July 19 into your calendars as a day you need to be in front of the TV. But first, one of the most anticipated matches in World Cup history.

Argentina — The Survivors

Argentina have trailed in every single knockout match. Cape Verde twice. Egypt twice. Switzerland. Every time, they found a way. Messi has eight tournament goals — 20 all-time, the record he set earlier in this tournament. Mac Allister, Álvarez, Lautaro, Romero, Enzo Fernández — the squad around Messi has delivered when it mattered most.

Argentina are three games from becoming the first nation in more than 60 years to repeat as World Cup winners. Win today, and they are one match from an unprecedented back-to-back title.

This is Lionel Messi's final World Cup. He is 39 years old. He has 20 all-time World Cup goals. He is playing the greatest knockout football of his career. Whatever happens today, the blue and white stripes of Argentina 2026 will be remembered forever.

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England — Bellingham's Moment

Jude Bellingham has been the player of the tournament. Four goals, three assists. A brace at the Azteca with 10 men. An equalizer in first-half stoppage time against Norway. An extra-time header in the 93rd minute.

England have not beaten Argentina at a World Cup since 1966. They have not been in a World Cup final since 1966. Tonight, in Atlanta, they face the most decorated active player in football history — a man playing in his final tournament.

The white England jersey against the blue and white Argentine stripes. One of the most historic matchups in football. One of them goes to MetLife Stadium on Sunday to face Spain.

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Confirmed Final: Spain Wait at MetLife Stadium

Just like they did in 2010, European champions Spain are in the World Cup final. They wait at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — the first team confirmed for the final on July 19 at 3pm ET.

Spain's opponent: the winner of today's Argentina vs England semifinal.

Final: July 19 · 3pm ET · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Golden Boot — Final Standing After SF1

Mbappé is out. His record chase ends at 8 tournament goals, 20 all-time — level with Messi. If Messi scores today, he takes the all-time lead outright and extends it. The Golden Boot is Messi's to lose.

The Jerseys at Stake

Spain — In the final. The red jersey heading to MetLife on Sunday. One of only four teams in World Cup history to win back-to-back titles — can they join that list?

Argentina — Win today, and the blue and white stripes face Spain on Sunday in the most extraordinary final imaginable. Messi vs Yamal. 2010 champions vs 2022 champions. The GOAT's farewell vs the heir's coronation.

England — Win today, and 60 years of hurt ends. The white jersey in its first World Cup final since 1966.

France — Out. The navy jersey goes to the third-place match on Saturday. Collector's piece. A jersey worn by Mbappé's eight goals and the greatest group stage in modern World Cup history.

Buy now. The final is four days away.

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Published: July 15, 2026. Argentina vs England kicks off 3pm ET · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Spain confirmed for the Final. Third-place match July 18, Miami. Final July 19, 3pm ET, MetLife Stadium, NJ.