France was unable to become the third nation in history to overturn a persistent deficit in the first half of a World Cup semi-final. The national team, “Les Bleus,” were defeated 2-0 by Spain, a performance that secured Spain’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup final. Spain established their lead in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty kick.
Pedro Porro subsequently sealed the victory for the side in the 58th minute. Despite these goals, Didier Deschamps’ squad could not muster the necessary response to mount a comeback, leading to their elimination from the tournament. Historically, achieving such a turnaround in a World Cup semi-final is a rare occurrence.
To date, only two nations have managed to qualify for the final after trailing at the conclusion of the first half of a World Cup semi-final. The match saw Spain dominate the proceedings, while France ultimately failed to replicate this historical feat.
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