Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday, booking a spot in the tournament's final. The match, played in front of a packed stadium, saw goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The result comes as crypto markets trade in extreme fear territory, with Bitcoin at $64,726 and the Fear & Greed index at 25.
Oyarzabal and Porro send Spain through
Spain controlled much of the first half before Oyarzabal broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. Porro doubled the lead in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from France. The win sets up a final appearance for Spain, who have not won the World Cup since 2010.
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Crypto sentiment hits extreme fear
While the match dominated global headlines, crypto markets remained in a bearish mood. Bitcoin is up 3.7% over the past 24 hours to $64,726, but the Fear & Greed index sits at 25 — extreme fear. Market sentiment is bearish, with BTC dominance elevated and altcoins underperforming. The match itself has no direct impact on crypto supply or regulation, but the distraction could briefly shift retail attention away from macro headwinds.
Spain now awaits the winner of the other semi-final, scheduled for later this week. The final will be played in the coming days. For crypto traders, the focus remains on macro catalysts like Fed minutes and ETF flows, not football scores.
