Spain has booked a date with destiny. The European giants demolished France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Therefore, Spain reaches World Cup final for the first time since 2010, when they won their only title. The victory was so comprehensive that France, the defending champions, never threatened a comeback.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. Lucas Digne caught Lamine Yamal with a careless challenge. Oyarzabal stepped up and buried the kick with clinical precision. Mike Maignan guessed the direction but Oyarzabal fired it above him. That goal marked Oyarzabal’s fifth of the tournament, more than any other Spanish player.

Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage in the 58th minute. He engineered the goal himself through a give-and-go with Dani Olmo. Then Porro finished with composure, slotting the ball past Maignan with cold efficiency. France never recovered from that second blow.

Spain controlled every aspect of the match. The possession count told the story—51% to France’s 49%. However, Spain’s dominance extended far beyond that statistic. Their defensive shape remained resolute throughout. Moreover, their attacking transitions carved open France repeatedly.

The numbers reveal the gulf between the teams. Spain registered two shots on target from ten attempts. France managed three from ten chances. Still, only Spain’s two proved decisive. France’s finishing failed them when it mattered most.

This performance cements Spain’s status as tournament favorites. They have now compiled a 37-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. The run includes 30 victories and seven draws. Moreover, this ties Italy’s long-standing European record for consecutive matches without defeat.

Spain awaits the winner of England versus Argentina for the final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Either matchup presents a compelling final. England seeks their first World Cup title in 60 years. Argentina pursues back-to-back crowns as defending champions.

France, meanwhile, faces the consolation bracket. They will play the third-place match in Miami on Saturday. The defending champions must recover quickly from this devastating defeat. Still, finishing third would represent a respectable outcome after two consecutive World Cup finals.

For Spain, however, only one outcome will satisfy. They came to win the tournament. This victory over France moved them one match away from that goal. Finally, Spanish football stands on the brink of reclaiming its place among the world’s elite soccer nations.