Royal family's euphoric celebration as Spain reaches World Cup final

Spain's royal family shared their euphoric celebration after the national team secured a spot in the World Cup final by defeating France. A video released by the royal household shows King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, wearing Spanish team jerseys and cheering enthusiastically.

"Spain is in the final! You have shown once again why you are one of the best teams in the world. Now, with the whole country by your side, it is time to fight for the title," the royal household stated. The video captures the family embracing and celebrating in what appears to be a room within the Royal Palace.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also congratulated the team, expressing hope for a second World Cup title. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party, echoed the celebratory sentiments. However, former president Mariano Rajoy drew criticism on social media and from political figures for a post suggesting the French team had a "high-level squad, admittedly without Frenchmen," a comment widely interpreted as racist.