Spain’s national team returned home to a jubilant reception on Monday following their victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Thousands of fans gathered in Madrid to celebrate La Roja’s second men’s World Cup title as the champions prepared for a victory parade through the Spanish capital.
Spain secured the trophy with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal early in the second half of extra time to hand his country a historic triumph.
The victory sparked celebrations across Spain, with supporters lining the streets to welcome the players and the World Cup trophy back home.
Meanwhile, Argentina returned home amid disappointment after surrendering their title in a dramatic final.
The aftermath of the match has also drawn the attention of FIFA, which has opened an investigation into incidents involving members of the Argentine team following the final whistle.
Football’s governing body is expected to review reports of the post-match altercations before deciding whether disciplinary measures will be taken.
The final had ended goalless after 90 minutes before Torres broke the deadlock in extra time, denying Argentina captain Lionel Messi what is widely expected to have been his final opportunity to win another World Cup.
The defeat marked a bittersweet end to the tournament for the 39-year-old football legend, with the post-match controversy further overshadowing his farewell appearance on football’s biggest stage.
