After beating Argentina, Spain return to Madrid with FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy
Spain's national football team returned to Madrid to celebrate their 2026 FIFA World Cup victory after defeating Argentina 1-0. The win marks Spain's second world title, ending a 16-year drought.
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Fresh off their FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph, Spain's national football team has returned home to a hero's welcome, with celebrations set to take over the streets of Madrid. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that the World Cup-winning squad had landed in the Spanish capital, while the players shared their excitement about celebrating the historic achievement with supporters.In a post on X, the team wrote:"Yes, yes, yes! The World Cup is finally here. The Spain squad has landed in Madrid... and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!"To mark the occasion, Spain announced a public victory celebration titled "Reverse of the World", which will take place on July 20 at the Cibeles Communications Palace in Madrid.
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