Spain Stuns France—But the Real Shock Was Yet to Come

Spain delivered a dramatic performance against France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final, securing a 5-4 victory in Stuttgart on June, 2025. The match saw Spain take early control, with Nico Williams opening the scoring in the 22nd minute, quickly followed by Mikel Merino’s goal just three minutes later This rapid-fire double left France reeling and set the tone for a high-scoring thriller.

Despite a strong start from France, Spain’s attacking trio—Williams, Merino, and Lamine Yamal—proved decisive. Yamal added two more goals in the second half, while Pedri also found the net, pushing Spain’s tally to five France responded with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Rayan Cherki, and Randal Kolo Muani, but ultimately fell short in a tense finish.

With this victory, Spain advances to face Portugal in the Nations League final, ending France’s hopes of reaching the title match this year The result highlights Spain’s resurgence under coach Luis de la Fuente, with young talents like Williams and Yamal leading the charge.