Spain beats France, ending 11‑year club streak in World Cup finals

Spain’s 2‑0 win over France not only secured a place in the World Cup final but also broke an 11‑year streak in which clubs such as Bayern Munich and Inter Milan had a representative in every final. The previous decade saw at least one player from those clubs on the field each time, a pattern that ended with Spain’s triumph.

The result underscores the growing influence of Spanish football on the world stage as the team prepares for the championship match.