The Spanish press sang the praises of their national football team's historic victory over the French counterpart in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, and its progress to the final for the second time in its history. The sports newspaper 'AS' considered what was achieved as 'a lesson to the world,' praising a team led by its star Lamine Yamal that succeeded in achieving the 'accomplishment' of winning the 2026 World Cup semifinal against 'the best team in the tournament,' and 'overcoming big stars like Mbappé, Olise, and Dembélé.' The daily sports newspaper believed that the miracle of winning a second World Cup title, after the 2010 World Cup, is within reach. As for the general newspaper 'El País', it described the Spanish team as 'amazing,' noting that it will face England or Argentina in the final at the New Jersey stadium on Sunday. 'Marca,' the other Madrid sports newspaper, headlined its front page with 'Historic Defeat,' praising a 'distinctive tactical display' from coach Luis de la Fuente. 'La Vanguardia' of Catalonia wrote that 'Spain storms the Bastille' with this victory achieved on French National Day. The newspaper 'ABC' described the Spanish team as a 'giant' that 'crushed France,' considering the victory as the fruit of 'a huge collective effort' distinguished by 'an abundance of attacking ideas.' It added: 'There are traces of blood on the field after a giant match.'