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On Tuesday, Spain's Royal Family extended their congratulations to the national football team following a decisive 2-0 win against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal. This victory marks Spain's return to the World Cup final for the second time in history, showcasing why La Roja is considered one of the elite teams globally.

A Message of Support

In a post shared on X, the official account of the Spanish Royal Family and King Felipe VI's Household commended the team's performance and expressed their hopes for success in the upcoming final. The message read, "Spain is in the final! You've once again proven why you're one of the world's great teams. Now, with an entire country by your side, the moment has come to fight for the title. Thank you for making us enjoy this journey. Go for it, @SEFutbol!"

Dominant Display Against France

Spain's impressive performance on the field led to their victory over Les Bleus at Dallas Stadium. The team combined solid defense with effective finishing, a marked improvement from their earlier matches, to secure their place in the final.

Goals from Oyarzabal and Porro

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a penalty after a foul by Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal. Pedro Porro then sealed the win with a second goal, finishing confidently after a clever flick from Dani Olmo. Porro's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match title.

Looking Ahead to the Final

Spain will face either England or Argentina in the World Cup final at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Their only previous final appearance resulted in a victory in 2010, when Andres Iniesta scored the decisive goal against the Netherlands.

Oyarzabal's Milestone Achievement

Oyarzabal's recent form has been remarkable, bringing his total to 18 goals in his last 20 matches for Spain. His penalty also marked him as the sixth player to reach 30 international goals for the national team, joining legends such as David Villa and Raul.

France's Missed Opportunities

Entering the match as slight favorites, France threatened early with Kylian Mbappe. However, Spain took the lead after Lamine Yamal earned a penalty, which Oyarzabal converted. Despite attempts to regain control by introducing substitutes, Spain maintained their momentum, with goalkeeper Unai Simon making crucial saves and defender Marc Cucurella thwarting Mbappe's efforts.

Celebrations and Next Steps

The final whistle ignited celebrations among the Spanish players, while France will now prepare for a third-place playoff on Saturday, where Mbappe will have another chance to increase his goal tally in pursuit of the Golden Boot.