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France vs. Spain player ratings: Who was best as La Roja topple Les Bleus?
Spain ended France's pursuit of a third consecutive World Cup final with a controlled 2-0 victory at Dallas Stadium.
Mikel Oyarzabal converted from the penalty spot after Lamine Yamal drew a foul from Lucas Digne, before Pedro Porro doubled the advantage with a composed finish from Dani Olmo's assist in the 58th minute.
France failed to register a single shot on target as Spain's midfield dominance and defensive organisation proved too much for Kylian Mbappé and his teammates to overcome.
DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:
France vs. Spain Player of the Match
Pedro Porro (Spain)
The right-back delivered an outstanding two-way performance that proved decisive in sending Spain to the final.
His 58th-minute goal showcased superb composure, collecting Dani Olmo's first-time pass and guiding a delicate finish past the onrushing Maignan.
Porro attacked persistently down the right flank throughout, linking effectively with Lamine Yamal while remaining defensively solid against French counters.
His withdrawal at 84 minutes came with the victory secured and his man-of-the-match credentials beyond doubt.
France vs. Spain Player Ratings
France
Mike Maignan (6.3): Conceded twice but bore little blame for either goal.
Jules Koundé (6.4): Solid defensively but unable to spark attacks going forward.
Dayot Upamecano (6.9): Crucial last-second block on Fabián Ruiz prevented a certain goal.
William Saliba (5.8): Forced off after 30 minutes with apparent muscular injury.
Lucas Digne (4.6): Conceded the penalty and struggled badly against Lamine Yamal.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (6.4): Disciplined in the deep role but lacked creative spark.
Adrien Rabiot (5.4): Booked early and substituted at half-time after difficult display.
Michael Olise (5.2): Neutralised by Rodri and Fabián Ruiz in central areas throughout.
Bradley Barcola (5.8): Shot over the bar and offered limited threat before substitution.
Ousmane Dembélé (5.9): Flashes of dribbling ability but final ball consistently lacking.
Kylian Mbappé (5.6): Frustrated by Cubarsí's marking, best effort deflected onto the post.
Maxence Lacroix (6.1): Entered for injured Saliba and performed solidly if unspectacularly.
Manu Koné (6.0): Added energy from the bench but could not shift momentum.
Désiré Doué (6.2): Direct running and two shots but lacked decisive final touch.
Rayan Cherki (6.0): Showed glimpses of quality with limited time to influence.
Theo Hernández (6.1): Handled Yamal better than Digne after late introduction.
Spain
Unai Simón (7.2): Clean sheet secured with confident saves and composed distribution.
Pedro Porro (8.4): Scored the crucial second goal with a sublime one-two finish.
Pau Cubarsí (7.9): Neutralised Mbappé with intelligent positioning and tight marking throughout.
Aymeric Laporte (7.1): Experience and composure at the heart of Spain's defensive line.
Marc Cucurella (7.7): Match-defining blocks on Mbappé preserved the clean sheet late on.
Rodri (7.6): Captained superbly, controlled tempo and dominated the central corridors.
Fabián Ruiz (7.2): Key role in nullifying Olise and progressing play through midfield.
Lamine Yamal (8.2): Won the penalty and tormented Digne with pace and directness.
Dani Olmo (7.5): Superb assist for Porro's goal with perfectly weighted first-time pass.
Álex Baena (6.7): Worked hard on both sides of the ball before withdrawal.
Mikel Oyarzabal (7.3): Converted the opening penalty and linked play intelligently as striker.
Ferran Torres (6.2): Limited impact after coming on, headed one chance off target.
Mikel Merino (6.3): Provided physical presence and helped Spain control closing stages.
Pedri (6.4): Ball retention and calm passing helped see out the victory.
Marcos Llorente (6.0): Late cameo with minimal involvement in final minutes.
Nico Williams (6.1): Pace threatened on counter, shot into side netting at the death.
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