Nico Williams scored the opener in the 22nd minute and Spain got another from Mikel Merino just three minutes later. Spain took that 2-0 lead to halftime and scored two more within the first 15 minutes of the second half – including a Lamine Yamal penalty – to make it 4-0.

In their first meeting since the Euro 2024 semifinal, France fell to Spain, 5-3. France had previously beaten Spain 2-1 in the 2021 Nations League final. Spain will now play Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday (3 p.m. ET on FOX). France will play Germany in the third-place match.

The UEFA Nations League is nearing its conclusion, with Thursday's game between Spain and France determining the final spot in Sunday's final. France finished the group stage as the winner of A2, posting four wins, one draw, and one loss. The team tied in points with Italy but earned the top spot based on goal differential.