Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream

European champions overwhelm France to reach their first World Cup final since 2010 and move within one win of a historic World Cup-European Championship double

Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.