World Cup: Spain to be welcomed home by million-strong Madrid crowd
Summary
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. About one million fans are expected to welcome the team back in Madrid with a big parade and celebration.Key Facts
- Spain won the World Cup for the second time, first winning in 2010.
- Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time of the final match in New Jersey.
- The team is scheduled to land in Madrid on Monday around 12:50 pm local time.
- Madrid will hold a parade from Moncloa to Cibeles Square for the team.
- Around one million people are expected to attend the celebration in Madrid.
- Over 2,000 police officers and 400 Civil Guard members will provide security.
- Spain’s women’s national team also won the World Cup in 2023.
- A 13-year-old boy died in Spain during the celebrations when a fountain collapsed under the crowd.
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