Spain's World Cup victory parade celebration
Spain celebrated its second World Cup victory with a massive parade in Madrid, attended by an estimated two million fans. The team was honored by the royal family and the Prime Minister following their 1-0 win against Argentina.
Why it matters
The event marks a significant cultural and sporting milestone for Spain, reflecting national pride and unity.
Listen MADRID – New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on the evening of July 20, with a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people out to celebrate, according to local authorities.
The players – some shirtless, others holding drinks – set off on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city centre where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, before arriving at Cibeles Square, where they took to the stage and partied into the night.
The squad and coach Luis de la Fuente were introduced one by one to the fans, each with their own choice of music that they sung along to, wearing “We are champions” shirts.
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