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Spanish Fans Celebrate World Cup Victory in New York Streets
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Spanish Fans Celebrate World Cup Victory in New York Streets

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Spanish football fans celebrated 'La Roja's' victory in the 2026 World Cup final on the streets of New York.
  • Celebrations centered around Hudson Yards, with fans gathering at Backyard and Little Spain to watch the match, which Spain won 1-0 against Argentina in extra time.
  • Chants of "Yo soy español" and "Que viva España" filled the air, along with new songs celebrating the team's second World Cup title.

Thousands of Spanish football fans erupted in celebration on the streets of New York City following 'La Roja's' dramatic victory in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina. The team secured their second World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 win in extra time.

The main hub for the festivities was the Hudson Yards neighborhood. Here, fans congregated at the Backyard complex and the gastronomic market Little Spain, founded by chef José Andrés, to witness the nail-biting final. As soon as Slovak referee Slavko Vincic blew the final whistle, hundreds of Spanish supporters gathered at the market's entrance, their cheers echoing through the night.

How could I not love you, how could I not love you if you are world champion for the second time!

— Spanish FanChanted by fans celebrating Spain's second World Cup victory.

Well-known chants like "Yo soy español" and "Que viva España" reverberated, interspersed with popular Spanish pop hits. A new anthem emerged, celebrating the team's triumph: "¡Cómo no te voy a querer, cómo no te voy a querer si eres campeón del mundo por segunda vez!" (How could I not love you, how could I not love you if you are world champion for the second time!).

Some fans remained at the giant screen in Backyard to watch the medal ceremony and the presentation of the World Cup trophy to Spanish captain Rodri by U.S. President Donald Trump. The presence of Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with loud boos from the crowd. Antonio, Rubén, and Pablo, friends from Tenerife, expressed their disbelief and excitement. Antonio felt Spain dominated the match, while Rubén declared their plan for the rest of the night was simple: "Party and celebrate!" The trio then headed towards Times Square, anticipating a long night of revelry.

Party and celebrate!

— RubénDescribing the fans' plans after witnessing Spain's World Cup final victory.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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