France secured their place in the World Cup final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Spain in the semi-final on Tuesday evening. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Ousmane Dembélé sealed the win, while Álvaro Morata scored Spain's only goal.
First Half Dominance
France started strongly, with Mbappé opening the scoring in the 17th minute after a swift counter-attack. Griezmann doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a precise free-kick, leaving Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón with no chance.
Spain's Response
Spain came out fighting in the second half, and Morata pulled one back in the 52nd minute with a close-range finish. However, France restored their two-goal cushion just ten minutes later when Dembélé fired home from the edge of the box.
Key Statistics
According to official match data, France had 58% possession and registered 12 shots on target compared to Spain's 6. The victory marks France's third World Cup final appearance in the last four tournaments.
France will now face the winner of Wednesday's other semi-final between Brazil and Argentina. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19.
