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"La Roja" strikes first! Spain takes advantage over "The Roosters"

"La Roja" strikes first! Spain takes advantage over "The

The first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup between France and Spain has started with high tempo and excitement, with the Iberians taking the lead at Dallas' AT&T Stadium.

The decisive moment of the first half came in the 20th minute, when the talented Lamine Yamal won a penalty after a tackle by Lucas Digne inside the area. From the penalty spot, Mikel Oyarzabal proved accurate, beating the French goalkeeper and giving “La Roja” a 1-0 lead.

Didier Deschamps' France were forced to react immediately, looking for the equalizer, while the Spaniards aim to manage the advantage and take an important step towards the grand final.

At stake is a ticket to the World Cup final, where the winner of this duel will face in New York the team that will triumph in the other semi-final between England and Argentina.

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