European champions Spain defeated World Cup favorites France 2-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Delivering a controlled and masterful performance, Spain secured their place in the final by frustrating France's attack.
The victory was sealed with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, with one goal scored in each half. This result marks the third consecutive win for Spain against their European heavyweight rival, effectively dulling the tournament's most dangerous attack.
Spain, the 2010 World Cup winners, will now advance to the final on Sunday, July 19, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They will face either England or defending champion Argentina to determine the tournament winner.