Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 20th minute Tuesday to give Spain a 1-0 lead over France in the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup, breaking the deadlock early in a highly anticipated clash between the tournament's two top-ranked teams at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Oyarzabal sent French goalkeeper Mike Maignan the correct direction but beat him with the height of his shot, converting from the spot to give Spain the early advantage. It marked Oyarzabal's fifth goal of the tournament, continuing his run as one of Spain's most reliable finishers throughout the knockout stage. The penalty came after a spell of pressure from both sides, with France having pushed the early tempo despite Spain holding more of the possession in the opening minutes.

GOOOOAAL FROM THE SPOT! Spain takes the lead!Mikel Oyarzabal scores his 5th goal........

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