World champions' celebrations live: The Spanish national team arrives in Madrid this Monday to celebrate their triumph with authorities and fans

The Spanish national football team, affectionately known as 'La Roja,' is set to land in Madrid on Monday afternoon to a hero's welcome following their triumphant FIFA World Cup victory. The team's arrival at Barajas Airport at 12:50 local time marks the beginning of a day filled with celebrations.

Upon their arrival, the squad will be received by the Royal Palace, a traditional honor for national sporting champions. This official reception will be followed by an eagerly anticipated open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid. Fans are expected to line the route, eager to celebrate with their World Cup-winning heroes.

The festivities will also include a stop at La Moncloa, the official residence and workplace of the Prime Minister of Spain, further underscoring the national significance of their achievement. The team's journey back home and the subsequent celebrations are expected to be a major event for the country, capping off a successful World Cup campaign.