On Bastille Day, Spain ruined France's dream of three straight World Cup finals and left Kylian Mbappé stranded.
France wanted a historic third straight final on Bastille Day. Instead, Spain shut them down without breaking a sweat.
ACT I · 22'
won a penalty after being caught in the box, and coolly converted it in the 22nd minute.
THE PEAK · 58'
Spain doubled their lead in the 58th minute when fired home to seal the victory.
Before kickoff we asked: “Can the world's most lethal transition forward outshine Spain's teenage phenom on the biggest stage?”
didn't need to score to win this battle; he won the penalty that broke France while cut an isolated, frustrated figure.
Today we faced one of the best national teams in the world, but in front of them they had the best team in the world. That is different
Luis de la Fuente · Spain · Head coach
The full presser
I think we didn't play our game, neither technically nor tactically. When you don't do what you're supposed to do in a World Cup semifinal, you don't win
· France · Captain · Athlon
Tell me, does this referee have the level to officiate a World Cup semifinal?
· France · Head coach
WHERE THIS GOES
Spain advances to the Final to face the winner of England v Argentina, while ' 14-year tenure ends in defeat.