Rodri Celebrates Spain's Victory Over France in FIFA World Cup Semifinal

Spain's Rodri lauded his team's collective effort following their impressive 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal. He emphasized the importance of composure and teamwork in overcoming a strong opponent. With goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, Spain has advanced to the final, extending their unbeaten streak to 37 matches. Looking ahead, Rodri stressed the need for recovery and preparation for the upcoming challenge, as they aim for their first World Cup title since 2010. The final will see Spain face either England or Argentina.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 15, 2026, 05:15 IST

Spain Advances to FIFA World Cup Final

In a thrilling semifinal match, Spain triumphed over France with a score of 2-0, securing their spot in the FIFA World Cup final. Rodri, a key player for La Roja, emphasized the importance of teamwork and composure in their victory against one of the tournament's strongest contenders, as reported by a leading sports outlet.

After the match, Rodri expressed his admiration for the entire squad's performance, calling it Spain's finest display in the tournament thus far. He remarked, "It was a collective effort from everyone. We did the best performance so far. What a team (France). What strength they have in all the lines, they can punish you in every moment. Every single minute was key. I cannot say one player, everyone who played and everyone who came on did it. We showed the character we have in the team and how mature we are in big moments."

The midfielder highlighted that Spain's ability to maintain calmness under pressure was crucial in overcoming the formidable French side. He stated, "To wait for your moments, to not get crazy if they punish you because they are a very good team. Composure is the key of this team. It means a lot; we have only been (to the World Cup final) twice in our history. It’s so difficult to arrive here, but we want to win this World Cup."

As they prepare for the final, Rodri mentioned the team's focus on recovery and strategizing for the upcoming challenge. He noted, "We need to rest, see what we can improve, and we can expect an even tougher game in the next one."

Spain's victory was marked by Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty goal and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro, who was awarded Player of the Match. With this win, Spain has extended their unbeaten streak to 37 matches, matching Italy's record, while France will compete in the third-place playoff.