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Spain parades World Cup trophy in Madrid with King and PM
Spain's national football team was welcomed in Madrid by a parade attended by around 2 million people after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez congratulated the team.
Spain's national team, winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrated the title in the capital Madrid with a huge welcome and parade. Around 2 million people attended the event.
After defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy, the team first met with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Prime Minister Sánchez said: 'I thank the coaching staff and players for your style of play, effort, and victory. We greatly enjoyed watching you.'
The players paraded through the streets of Madrid on an open-top bus, waving to fans with a banner reading 'Stars shine together.' Carrying the trophy and wearing t-shirts that read 'Somos Campeones' (We are the champions), they danced with the crowd.
Head coach Luis de la Fuente said: 'Representing a wonderful country with such passionate and loyal fans was an emotional and proud experience. We are overjoyed.'
The parade began near Moncloa Palace, passed through historic avenues, and ended at Cibeles Square. Officials said about 120,000 people joined the celebration at the square.
Spain secured its second World Cup title. Having won its first championship in 2010 in South Africa, Spain this time lifted the trophy at the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The leaders of the host countries—U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—also congratulated Spain.
After the final, thousands of fans poured into the streets of Madrid. Adorned with Spanish flags and team colors, they sang, danced, and set off fireworks in major squares like Puerta del Sol. The celebrations continued into the early hours of Monday morning.
19-year-old Victor Alvarez said: 'I am very happy. I only slept three or four hours, but I'd do anything for the team.' 59-year-old civil servant Gema Rodero said: 'We were very excited; we watched at home, focused and joyful, instead of joining the crowd.'
The joy was overshadowed by the death of a 13-year-old boy in the northwestern city of Salamanca after a fountain he climbed on during celebrations collapsed.
Spain also won the Women's World Cup in 2023. With this achievement, the European country became the first to simultaneously hold both the men's and women's World Cup trophies.
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