Spain Lead France 1-0 at Halftime in World Cup Semifinal — Oyarzabal Penalty Separates Them

Spain are ahead. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute and Spain lead France 1-0 at halftime in the World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This is the match everyone expected. The two most complete teams at this tournament, playing for a place in Sunday’s final in New Jersey.

The Goal

Spain won a penalty early in the first half. Oyarzabal stepped up and converted. Celebrations broke out in Madrid. In Dallas, France looked frustrated.
Mbappe came closest to an equalizer. He received a pass, beat the Spain defenders, but Unai Simon came rushing off his line and cleared the danger. It was outstanding goalkeeping.
France also had a chance cut short when Rabiot played Mbappe through, only for the offside flag to go up.

How the Half Went

Spain have been doing what they do — controlling the ball, moving it patiently, and making France chase. France have been sitting deeper, waiting for their moment on the counter. It is exactly the tactical battle everyone predicted.
Mbappe and Dembele have combined for 10 goals at this tournament — the first pair of teammates to each score five goals at a World Cup since Ronaldo and Rivaldo did it for Brazil in 2002. Neither has scored today. Yet.

What France Need

One goal changes everything. France have the players to do it — Mbappe, Dembele, Thuram. If they get the equalizer, this match turns into a completely different game.
Spain are 45 minutes from the World Cup final. France need to find a way through.
Match ongoing — halftime score Spain 1-0 France. Source: FIFA.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports