Spain Advances to World Cup Final

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  Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal“Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.The Spanish team managed a record sixth shutout in seven games so far, winning 2-0 in the semifinals Tuesday against one of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history.”
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  Spain advanced to the final for the second time in the tournamentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The match took place on Tuesday“Spain managed a record sixth shutout in seven games so far, winning 2-0 in the semifinals Tuesday against one of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history.”
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  Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty kick“Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by Yamal drew a foul, and Pedro Porro added another goal to put Spain in its second World Cup final.”
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  The goal was scored in the 22nd minute“Oyarzabal’s penalty kick in the 22nd minute came after Yamal drew a foul when kicked by defender Lucas Digne.”
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  Pedro Porro added a second goal“Pedro Porro added another goal to put Spain in its second World Cup final.”
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  The second goal was scored in the 58th minute“Pedro Porro added another goal to put Spain in its second World Cup final.”
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  Spain's victory extends their unbeaten streak in regular time to 37 matches“This World Cup run has extended Spain's unbeaten streak in regular time to 37 matches (28 wins and nine draws) since March 2024. That broke the country’s previous record of 35 in a row from 2007-09.”
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  Spain's previous record for unbeaten streak in regular time was 35“That broke the country’s previous record of 35 in a row from 2007-09.”
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  France's loss ends their streak of six consecutive World Cup wins“The loss broke France’s record-matching streak of six consecutive World Cup wins, which the team also accomplished in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.”
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  Spain will face either Argentina or England in the final“Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, across the river from New York City.”
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  The final is scheduled for Sunday“Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, across the river from New York City.”
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  The final will take place in East Rutherford, New Jersey“Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, across the river from New York City.”