Rafael Nadal Celebrates Spain's Historic FIFA World Cup Final Berth
Nadal Congratulates Spain's Football Team
On July 15, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal extended his congratulations to Spain's national football team following their impressive 2-0 victory over France, which secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup final.
This marks only the second time Spain has reached the World Cup final, where they will compete against either Argentina or England at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
After the semifinal match, Nadal took to social media platform X to express his joy, posting a short congratulatory message.
He wrote, "To the World Cup final! @FIFAWorldCup CONGRATULATIONS @SEFutbol!"
¡A la final del mundial! @FIFAWorldCup
¡ENHORABUENA @SEFutbol! https://t.co/0PHJB88nJV
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) July 14, 2026
Spain showcased a strong performance at Dallas Stadium, combining solid defense with effective finishing to earn their place in the final.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the opening goal from a penalty, followed by Pedro Porro, who secured the win and was named Player of the Match for his outstanding display.
With this victory, Spain will face either England or Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Their only previous final appearance was in 2010, where they triumphed over the Netherlands thanks to a goal from Andres Iniesta.
Oyarzabal's recent form has been remarkable, bringing his total to 18 goals in his last 20 matches for Spain. His penalty also marked him as the sixth player to reach 30 international goals for the national team, joining legends like David Villa and Raul.
Despite entering the match as slight favorites, France struggled to find their rhythm early on, with Kylian Mbappe posing a threat. However, Spain took the lead when Lamine Yamal was fouled in the box, allowing Oyarzabal to convert the penalty.
Spain quickly doubled their advantage with Porro's goal, who finished confidently after a clever combination with Dani Olmo.
France attempted to respond by bringing on Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki, but Spain maintained control of the game. Goalkeeper Unai Simon made crucial saves, and defender Marc Cucurella executed a vital tackle to thwart Mbappe.
The final whistle ignited celebrations among the Spanish squad, while France will now prepare for a third-place playoff on Saturday, where Mbappe will have another chance to increase his goal tally in pursuit of the Golden Boot.