France v Spain
Play By Play
Just like they did in 2010, European champions Spain are in the World Cup final! They have defeated France 2-0 with a clinical performance at Dallas Stadium, and will face either England or Argentina in the showpiece. A quiet first half swung in Spain's favour when Digne fouled Yamal in the box, allowing Oyarzabal to dispatch from the spot with a well-taken penalty. Spain maintained control of proceedings and got their second in the 58th minute when Porro played a give-and-go with Olmo before side-footing past Maignan. They also could have had a third as Yamal curled in from close range, but he was denied by the offside flag. La Roja's defence once again stood strong against the talent of Mbappe, Olise, Dembele and Doue, restricting them to just 0.3 xG from 10 shots, three of which were on target. Spain, meanwhile, did not need the heroics of Merino this time around as they accumulated 1.63 xG from 10 shots and scored with both of their attempts on goal. Deschamps will hope to go out on a high note in the third-place play-off on Saturday, which will be his final game in charge of Les Bleus. That's all from us; we hope you enjoyed it! Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: FRANCE 0-2 SPAIN
Merino, Pedri and Cucurella do a fantastic job to keep possession in the centre circle and move it to Yamal on the right. Spain have been levels above France in this contest.
CHANCE! Williams drives into the box but has no support with him as he looks to take on Upamecano. He manages to get a shot off with his left foot, but can only find the side-netting.
The Spain fans are now in good voice as they keep possession with quick passes in the France half. No one saw Deschamps' side going out like this.
There will be a minimum of seven additional minutes in the second half, but even that doesn't seem like it will be enough for France...
Yamal appeals for a penalty after a tangle with Theo Hernandez, but the referee is not interested in pointing to the spot as both players go to ground.
It's not! Mbappe goes for goal from the free-kick, but his curling effort is high and wide of the Spain goal. That could be that for France!
Could this be France's way back in? Doue is brought down by Yamal on the edge of the box, though it is not the easiest angle to shoot from. Mbappe is standing over the ball.
Mbappe is booked for a late, unnecessary challenge on Simon. France are very frustrated with themselves and it's really showing.
Dembele wins a free-kick off Rodri on the left wing, but a terrible cross from the Paris Saint-Germain star is easily cleared away. This has been a truly underwhelming performance from the France attackers.
Spain also boost their threat on the counter as Williams comes on in place of Baena.
Porro is replaced by Llorente at right-back as Spain look to deal with the fresh legs of Doue. The Tottenham man has more than played his part in this match, scoring the second goal.
Simon stays down in pain after a collision with Theo Hernandez, though the referee is having none of it as he only awards a free-kick for Spain.
GREAT CHANCE! The France fans in the crowd cannot believe what they are seeing. With very little time remaining, their side are still struggling to find any rhythm. They are almost handed a clear sight at goal when Simon rushes out and fluffs his lines with a header, but he recovers in time to deny Doue.
CHANCE! Baena scoops a cross into the box and Ferran gets his head to it, but his attempt flies narrowly wide of the left post!
Pedri is also introduced for Spain, and Fabian makes way for the Barcelona midfielder.
Spain's hero in the two previous rounds is on as Merino comes on for Olmo, who provided the assist for Porro's goal.
Dembele sends in a cross from the free-kick, though Rodri is fouled in the process of clearing the ball, much to the delight of the Spain players.
Mbappe sprints down the left and is taken down by Yamal, who probably should have received a yellow card for the challenge. Can France do something from this free-kick?
Spain also make their first change of this semi-final, as goalscorer Oyarzabal is replaced by Ferran.
Olise has failed to make an impact for France and makes way for Manchester City's Cherki.
Deschamps makes a double change, and the first sees Theo Hernandez come on for Digne at left-back.
France are yet to register a shot on target in this tie, and Deschamps is turning to his bench again as they need a moment of magic from somewhere to spark a turnaround.
Kounde commits a needless challenge on Baena near the halfway line, and the referee uses the opportunity to whistle for the hydration break. Can Deschamps inspire his side to an unlikely comeback?
