[Saba Sports News] Spain beat France 2‑0 in the World Cup semi‑final. France’s high‑powered attacking lineup, which had been in blistering form beforehand, failed to create meaningful chances against Spain. The anticipated closely‑fought contest turned into a comfortable win for Spain.
Across the full match, Spain registered 51% possession. Both sides took 10 shots apiece, with Spain getting 2 shots on target compared to France’s 3. Spain had 2 clear‑cut chances versus France’s zero, alongside expected goals (xG) of 1.63 against France’s 0.30. On paper, France might look stronger. Their starting‑XI is valued at €844 million, over €200‑million higher than Spain’s, yet they were outplayed on the pitch.
With this result, Spain equalled a world‑record. They have gone 37 matches without defeat across all competitions (28 wins and 9 draws), matching Italy’s historic record for men’s national teams. A victory in the final, or statistically even an unbeaten result within 120 minutes of the final, will let them set a new all‑time record.
In my opinion, Spain’s 37‑match unbeaten run boasts outstanding credibility. They claimed the European Championship title during this stretch and defeated elite sides such as France multiple times. Although a draw with Cape Verde in the World‑Cup group stage stands as a minor blemish, it highlights how resilient this record really is.