MUNICH — Spain reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at a major tournament.

France took an early lead when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kylian Mbappé, who played without a mask, before Yamal’s moment of brilliance in the 21st minute. Dani Olmo scored what was to prove the winner four minutes later.

Spain, which is chasing a record fourth European Championship title, will play England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin.

They play each other in Dortmund on Wednesday.

More to come.

In a thrilling semi-final match at the Euro 2024 tournament, Spain emerged victorious over France to secure their spot in the final. The match, which took place at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, was a highly anticipated showdown between two of Europe’s football powerhouses.

From the opening whistle, both teams came out with a sense of urgency, knowing that a spot in the final was on the line. France, led by their star striker Kylian Mbappe, looked dangerous in the early stages of the match, creating several scoring opportunities. However, Spain’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper David de Gea making several crucial saves to keep the French at bay.

As the match progressed, Spain began to assert their dominance, controlling possession and creating chances of their own. Their breakthrough came in the 35th minute when midfielder Marco Asensio unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that flew past the French goalkeeper into the back of the net. The goal sent the home crowd into a frenzy, as Spain took a 1-0 lead into halftime.

In the second half, France pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Spain’s defense remained resolute. With time running out, Spain sealed the victory in the 82nd minute when striker Gerard Moreno pounced on a loose ball in the box and slotted it home to make it 2-0.

The final whistle blew, and Spain celebrated their hard-fought victory, booking their place in the Euro 2024 final. The win was a testament to Spain’s skill and determination, as they overcame a formidable French side to reach the pinnacle of European football.

Now, Spain will turn their attention to the final, where they will face off against either Italy or Germany for a chance to lift the coveted Euro trophy. With their impressive performance against France, Spain will be full of confidence as they look to make history and claim another major international title.