Spain defeated France 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 10, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Goals from Álvaro Morata and Dani Olmo secured the win for Spain, while Kylian Mbappé scored for France.
The match saw Spain dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities, with Morata opening the scoring in the 32nd minute. France equalized through Mbappé in the 55th minute, but Olmo's strike in the 78th minute proved decisive.
France's elimination marks the end of their title defense after winning the 2018 World Cup. Spain advanced to the semifinals to face Germany.
