Spain advances to the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France in the semifinal. A key moment comes late in the match as Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sprints off his line to challenge Kylian Mbappé when France presses for a goal. Simón reaches the ball first and clears it, preventing Mbappé from creating a scoring chance. In the immediate aftermath of the save, Mbappé is positioned between Simón and the net, with France forward Désiré Doué trying to control the ball, but Spain’s defense holds and no goal is conceded.
Both reports describe Spain’s ability to keep France out despite brief periods of danger. They also note the broader context of Spain’s tournament run, with the team reaching a World Cup final again 16 years after previously winning the title and making it that far. The outcome sets up a final for Spain following another shutout led by Simón and a structured defensive performance.
