Spanish fans in Brussels prepare to 'suffer' and celebrate ahead of World Cup final

Brussels transformed into a sea of red and yellow as Spanish fans descended upon the city center to support 'La Roja' in the World Cup final against Argentina. Terraces and bars buzzed with excitement as supporters, clad in national team jerseys and waving flags, gathered to witness the pivotal match.

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Let's have a great time and let's win, but we'll definitely go to penalties.

The Gran Casino Viage became a focal point, drawing hundreds of fans for the second time to watch the game on three giant screens. The atmosphere was electric, fueled by music, food, and the shared hope for a Spanish victory. Among the crowd, Sara, a young fan from Cordoba, expressed confidence in Spain's win, predicting a penalty shootout.

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The group ended up with about 50 to 80 people maximum for the Euros, and this year we saw it well in advance and then put up a poster and called for the first match against Cape Verde.

Pablo Fons, an organizer of the fan gathering, shared his surprise at the overwhelming turnout. What began as a small WhatsApp group for the 2024 Euros has now grown into a major event, attracting an estimated thousand attendees for the final. Fons likened the demand for tickets, which disappeared within seconds, to that of a popular concert.

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We put the tickets on sale, even the first ones that were free, and they disappeared in seconds. It looked like a Bad Bunny concert!

Despite the high anticipation, organizers acknowledged the potential for a tough match. One organizer suggested a possible 3-0 victory for Spain or a tense 2-2 draw leading to extra time, emphasizing that while they expect Spain to win, "we will suffer." The collective sentiment among the fans was a mix of fervent hope and a readiness for the emotional rollercoaster of a World Cup final.

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I think it will be either 3-0 for us - a dominated match - or 2-2 in the 90 minutes and an overtime in which we score the third.