Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final, progressing to the final. Despite being considered slight favorites, France struggled to break down Spain's strong midfield. The French team’s expected goals (xG) rating was a remarkably low 0.3, a historically small figure for the national side. France failed to effectively penetrate the Spanish defense throughout the match. Spain’s win demonstrates their dominance and solidifies their position as contenders for the championship. This defeat marks a disappointing end to France’s World Cup journey. The result sets up an exciting final match for Spain against the tournament’s other finalist.