Spain Stuns France to Reach World Cup Final

France’s hopes of lifting the World Cup came to an abrupt end after a convincing 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, with Didier Deschamps’ side falling well short in what was widely viewed as their first major test of the tournament. Unlike the dramatic 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, when France recovered from a poor start before eventually losing on penalties, there was no late revival this time. Spain controlled the contest from start to finish, leaving France chasing the game without ever finding a response. ...