Spain advanced from their FIFA World Cup knockout tie against France with a 2–0 victory, with Pedro Porro and Mikel Oyarzabal on the scoresheet. Despite France dominating possession at 49 per cent and forcing Spain's goalkeeper into three shots on target, the hosts could only muster 0.31 xG from ten attempts, underlining their lack of clinical finishing. Spain's superior efficiency was evident: they generated 1.63 xG and converted their limited chances, with their goalkeeper recording a clean sheet and a 100 per cent save percentage. France's attacking impotence was compounded by their goalkeeper conceding 1.57 post-shot xG, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that Spain exploited ruthlessly. The tactical balance favoured Spain's precision over France's volume, with both sides operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Spain's progression sends them deeper into the tournament while France's World Cup campaign ends in disappointment.