Spain Celebrates World Cup Victory with Millions of Fans and Royal Family

Spain's triumphant national football team basked in the adoration of an estimated 2 million fans in Madrid, celebrating their 2026 World Cup victory. The team, fresh off a 1-0 win against Argentina in the final, was received by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

King Felipe VI hailed the victory as an "epic triumph," while Sánchez expressed optimism for future success, referencing Spain's hosting role in the 2030 World Cup. The team's journey to the title was marked by a record 38 consecutive unbeaten matches, securing 7 wins and 1 draw in the tournament, with an impressive 14 goals scored and only 1 conceded.

The celebrations commenced with a reception at the Palacio de La Zarzuela, where the royal family, including Queen Letizia and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, donned the team's jersey. Following this, the squad visited La Moncloa to meet Prime Minister Sánchez, before embarking on a jubilant open-top bus parade through Madrid. The bus, adorned with the slogan "Reyes del mundo" (Kings of the world), carried the team to the iconic Cibeles Square, where they joined the massive crowd in a scene reminiscent of their 2010 World Cup celebrations.