Spain's World Cup champions parade through Madrid

Spain’s national football team paraded through Madrid on an open‑top bus on Saturday, drawing massive crowds that lined the capital’s streets to mark the squad’s 2‑1 World Cup triumph over Argentina. The celebratory convoy, which began at the city’s historic Plaza de Cibeles and wound its way past the Royal Palace, featured the players waving to supporters while the national anthem played from a sound system mounted on the vehicle.

Organisers estimated that tens of thousands of fans gathered along the route, many brandishing flags and chanting the team’s anthem as the players exited the bus to pose for photographs. The victory, Spain’s first World Cup title since 2010, has been hailed as a historic achievement for the nation’s football program, prompting spontaneous street parties and a surge in merchandise sales. Authorities reported that the event proceeded without incident, and police confirmed that traffic disruptions were limited to the designated parade corridor. The celebrations are expected to continue throughout the weekend with additional public events planned across the country.