World Cup champions Spain return to royal welcome, parade through Madrid
Summary
Spain’s national football team won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey. Upon returning to Madrid, nearly 2 million people greeted them with a parade, celebrations, and a ceremony attended by the royal family and the prime minister.Key Facts
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final held in New Jersey, USA.
- The team arrived in Madrid and was welcomed by around 1.8 million fans.
- The squad met Spain’s royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez before the parade.
- Players wore shirts saying “Somos Campeones” (“We Are Champions”) and carried the World Cup trophy.
- The victory marks Spain’s second men’s World Cup title, the first being in 2010.
- Spain now holds both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.
- A celebration ceremony was held at Cibeles Square with thousands in attendance.
- Authorities reported a tragic accident where a 13-year-old boy died in a fountain collapse during the celebrations.
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