The Hindu·3 min read·medium
FIFA World Cup 2026 | How the Spanish midfield choked France
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Ayon Sengupta
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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, marking their first final appearance in 16 years. The Spanish team dominated through superior midfield control and defensive organization, effectively neutralizing France's star-studded attack.
France had arrived in Dallas carrying the tournament’s most feared attack. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise had combined for 13 goals and 10 assists in six matches as opponents struggled to contain them. By the end of the semifinal, Spain had made that frightening front three look almost anonymous.
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