World Cup Daily live: Spain score twice to defeat France, become first finalist
Spain has advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France with two goals.
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The brief
Coverage from ESPN emphasizes high player ratings for Rodri and Porro, while Yahoo Sports reports fan outrage over a controversial penalty decision involving Lamine Yamal. USA Today and Yahoo Sports both highlighted the ineffective performance of Kylian Mbappé during the match.
Future attention may focus on the fallout of the penalty decision and the upcoming final featuring Spain.
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Quick answers
Who won the match?
Spain defeated France.
Which players received high marks?
According to ESPN, Porro and Rodri earned high player ratings.
What caused fan outrage?
Yahoo Sports reports that a controversial penalty decision involving Lamine Yamal sparked outrage among fans.
Coverage (10)
- Spain are not covered in stardust. It’s one of the reasons they are in the World Cup final The New York Times · 5h ago
- Photos: Spain rolls to World Cup final in North Texas finale Dallas News · 5h ago
- How Spain's collective brilliance made France's star-studded attack look ordinary Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Watch: Riots erupt in France after 0-2 FIFA World Cup semifinal loss to Spain The Times of India · 5h ago
- Mbappé went missing. Spain is the prime suspect USA Today · 5h ago
- France-Spain player ratings: Porro, Rodri earn high marks ESPN · 5h ago
- Lamine Yamal's Controversial Penalty Decision Sparks Outrage Among Fans Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Cowboys Trolled for Lack of Playoff Wins After Spain Beat Kylian Mbappe, France in World Cup Bleacher Report · 5h ago
- Mbappé went missing. Spain is the prime suspect Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Bleu or Roja? France, Spain fans show out for World Cup semifinal in D-FW Dallas News · 8h ago
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