7M - World Cup Favorites France Unravel as Spain Book Spot in Final with Ease

ESPN offers a sharp tactical review of Spain's 2-0 victory over pre-tournament favorites France, detailing how Luis de la Fuente’s side dismantled Les Bleus in a one-sided World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Despite boasting a squad stacked with world-class attacking talent, Didier Deschamps' side looked completely disjointed, struggling to retain possession as Spain’s relentless counter-pressing choked off service to Kylian Mbappé. Mikel Oyarzabal capitalized on a defensive lapse to convert a first-half penalty, before right-back Pedro Porro doubled La Roja's lead in the 58th minute with a crisp low finish.

France managed just a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes, unable to disrupt Spain's rhythm as the European champions glided into Sunday’s World Cup final at MetLife Stadium with remarkable composure.