# Spain scores late to set up semifinal clash with France

Spain secured a dramatic late victory to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. They will now face France for a place in the final. The win underscores Spain’s resilience in high-pressure matches.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/10/spain-leave-it-late-to-book-semifinal-date-with-france?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:39:56 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/12/france-spain-fifa-world-cup-semifinals-mbappe-yamal-prediction-stats-venue?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:19:25 +0000

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c79y29l32gxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:10:04 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1dydqedp73o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:10:54 GMT