Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final

Spain defeated France 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup semifinal to advance to the tournament final for the first time since 2010, when they won their only World Cup title. NPR's bylined reporting is corroborated by ESPN, NBC News, and The Athletic, which add specifics: Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro added a goal in the 58th, with the match held in Arlington, Texas. The article provides relevant historical context (Spain's last final appearance and France's bid for a third consecutive final) without extraneous detail, though it lacks direct quotes from players, coaches, or team officials that would deepen analysis of the performance. Watch for Spain's final opponent—the report doesn't specify who won the other semifinal—and Sunday's championship match.