Spain celebrates World Cup victory in Madrid

Spain’s national football team returned to Madrid less than 24 hours after clinching a 1‑0 extra‑time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. Upon landing at the city’s main airport, the players of La Roja and head coach Luis de la Fuente were greeted by officials and immediately presented the trophy, marking the start of a series of public celebrations throughout the capital.

The celebratory parade drew more than one million spectators who lined the streets to watch the squad pass by, culminating in a large‑scale concert at Cibeles Square. Organisers described the event as a coordinated effort to allow fans to share in the historic achievement, bringing the World Cup triumph to the broader public before the festivities concluded.