Are Spain the best team at the World Cup? Can England stop Lionel Messi? Day 34 recap - The Athletic

Spain defeated France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, booking their place in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium for only the second time in their history. The result extends Spain's unbeaten run to 37 games since March 2024, and coach Luis de la Fuente declared them the best national team in the world. France's Didier Deschamps confirmed he will leave his role as head coach after the tournament, with France facing a third-place playoff in Miami, while England and Argentina contest the second semi-final in Atlanta.