Spain defeat France to reach the final of the World Cup, ending a long gap since their previous final appearance in 2010. Multiple outlets report that the match sidelines France, who had been regarded as tournament favourites. France, led by Didier Deschamps, do not reach a third successive final as they were aiming to do. Spain’s victory means they advance to the final for the first time in 14 years, according to the accounts provided. The coverage characterizes France’s performance as disappointing and frames Spain’s win as a breakthrough result, with Spain eliminating the favourites rather than relying on the team’s prior season record or expectation. With Spain now booked for the final, the focus shifts to their opponents there and how the team will manage the momentum from this result. The reporting is consistent across the sources: Spain’s win over France determines both the elimination of the favourites and Spain’s progression to a first final since 2010.