France v Spain
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Arlington, Texas, USA
Referee:Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Just like they did in 2010, European champions Spain are in the World Cup final! They have defeated France 2-0 with a clinical performance at Dallas Stadium, and will face either England or Argentina in the showpiece. A quiet first half swung in Spain's favour when Digne fouled Yamal in the box, allowing Oyarzabal to dispatch from the spot with a well-taken penalty. Spain maintained control of proceedings and got their second in the 58th minute when Porro played a give-and-go with Olmo before side-footing past Maignan. They also could have had a third as Yamal curled in from close range, but he was denied by the offside flag. La Roja's defence once again stood strong against the talent of Mbappe, Olise, Dembele and Doue, restricting them to just 0.3 xG from 10 shots, three of which were on target. Spain, meanwhile, did not need the heroics of Merino this time around as they accumulated 1.63 xG from 10 shots and scored with both of their attempts on goal. Deschamps will hope to go out on a high note in the third-place play-off on Saturday, which will be his final game in charge of Les Bleus. That's all from us; we hope you enjoyed it! Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: FRANCE 0-2 SPAIN
Merino, Pedri and Cucurella do a fantastic job to keep possession in the centre circle and move it to Yamal on the right. Spain have been levels above France in this contest.
CHANCE! Williams drives into the box but has no support with him as he looks to take on Upamecano. He manages to get a shot off with his left foot, but can only find the side-netting.
The Spain fans are now in good voice as they keep possession with quick passes in the France half. No one saw Deschamps' side going out like this.
There will be a minimum of seven additional minutes in the second half, but even that doesn't seem like it will be enough for France...
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.30
Expected Goals
1.63
49%
Possession
51%
3 (30%)
Shots on Goal
2 (20%)
0
Big Chances Created
2
0
Big Chances Missed
1
395 (84%)
Accurate Passes
428 (86%)
41
Duels Won
52
0
Saves
3
11
Fouls Committed
12
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