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Oyarzabal Breaks the Ice: Spain Nudges Ahead in World Cup Semi Against France
So much for a cautious start. Mikel Oyarzabal, from the spot, has nudged Spain into the lead against France in their FIFA World Cup semi-final. All thanks to a bit of Lamine Yamal brilliance, or perhaps just a clumsy French defender. Either way, La Roja has the advantage.
14 Jul 2026 · via skysports.com
Oyarzabal buried the penalty. Just like that, Spain had the lead in their World Cup semi-final against France. The whole thing kicked off when young Lamine Yamal, barely out of short pants, somehow managed to draw a foul and snag a spot-kick opportunity.
Call it a flash of genius from Yamal, or perhaps a defensive blunder. Whatever it was, it showed Spain wasn't just here to pass it around. They had teeth. Oyarzabal, cool as you like, tucked it away. First blood to La Roja. A hell of a way to start a semi-final, eh?
This wasn't just any old goal. It was a statement. An early jolt in what everyone expected to be a tight, cagey affair between two titans. Now, one of them's got a leg up in the race for the final. The pressure's on.
Betting angle
An early goal for Spain? Might be a good spot to check La Roja's odds. If the bookies have been slow to react and haven't shifted prices post-breakthrough, there could be some value lurking.
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