Tennis legend Rafael Nadal and current super star Carlos Alcaraz congratulated Spain’s national football team after La Roja defeated France 2-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup final. The win sent Spain into only their second FIFA World Cup final, where they will face either defending champions Argentina or England at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Turning to social media immediately following the definitive victory, the legendary athlete marked the milestone with a short, enthusiastic note.
“To the World Cup final! @FIFAWorldCup CONGRATULATIONS @SEFutbol!” Nadal wrote on X.
¡A la final del mundial! @FIFAWorldCup 🇪🇸💪🏼¡ENHORABUENA @SEFutbol! https://t.co/0PHJB88nJV
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) July 14, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz too took to social media and congratulated the Spanish team on the historic win. The tennis star is often seen attending Spain matches and often follows the football team.
“Viva España!!!” Carlos Alcaraz tweeted.
Viva España!!! 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 14, 2026
Clinical Spain reach the World Cup final
Spain produced a clinical display to defeat France at Dallas Stadium to book their place in the FIFA World Cup final.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot, while Pedro Porro added a second to seal Spain’s victory. Porro was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.
The result confirmed Spain’s spot in the World Cup final, where they will meet either England or Argentina on Sunday. Spain’s only previous appearance in a World Cup final ended in triumph when Andres Iniesta scored the winner against the Netherlands in 2010.
During the match, Oyarzabal continued his great form, taking his tally to 18 goals in his last 20 appearances for Spain.
France entered the contest as slight favourites and threatened early through Kylian Mbappe, but Spain struck first after Lamine Yamal won a penalty when he was fouled inside the area. Oyarzabal converted from the spot beyond goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Spain doubled their lead soon after through Porro, who combined with Dani Olmo before finishing confidently into the bottom corner.
France attempted to fight back by introducing Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki, but Spain remained in control to seal a monumental win and a place in the World Cup final for only the second time in their history.
(With inputs from ANI)
