Spain’s FIFA World Cup-winning team received a rousing welcome from hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans as they celebrated their historic triumph with an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday.
Head coach Luis de la Fuente and his squad returned to the Spanish capital earlier in the day after defeating Argentina in a dramatic World Cup final in New Jersey. Before joining the public celebrations, the players met King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Zarzuela Palace.
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The champions then embarked on a victory parade aboard an open-top bus, making their way to the iconic Plaza de Cibeles, where supporters had gathered since morning to witness the celebrations.
The nationwide festivities followed an unforgettable night of revelry across Spain after La Roja secured the World Cup title just minutes before midnight local time. Fans celebrated into the early hours, marking the country’s latest footballing milestone.
Spain clinched the championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in a tense and closely contested final. The triumph sparked scenes of joy across the nation as supporters turned out in huge numbers to honour their world champions.
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