MIAMI — Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup’s final after winning 2-0 against France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

While La Roja’s defense neutralized Les Bleus’ Kylian Mbappé, Mikel Oyarzabal scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro followed in the 58th.

APTOPIX Spain France WCup Soccer Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Ashley Landis/AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

In true Miami Beach style, fans from both European teams met to watch the match at the city’s Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., in the North Beach neighborhood.

Fans will be there again at 3 p.m. Thursday to watch Argentina and England play. La Albiceleste will dominate since the Bandshell is in the “Little Buenos Aires” area.

Spain France WCup Soccer France's Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Abbie Parr/AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

France and the losing team of the England vs. Argentina match are set to compete for third place at 5 p.m. on July 18 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Spain and the winner will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at 3 p.m. on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

It will be Spain’s third time in a FIFA World Cup final. Spain won the 2010 final against the Netherlands in South Africa.

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SEMI-FINAL

Switzerland Argentina WCup Soccer Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after defeating Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Miami Beach: The Argentina vs. England watch party starts at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., in North Beach’s Little Buenos Aires.

BRONZE FINAL

Miami Beach: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.

Sunrise: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.

FINAL

Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.

Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.

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Fans meet to watch semi-final matches at Miami Beach’s Bandshell

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