World Cup 2026: latest news and reaction after Spain beat Argentina to win trophy
Spain's King Felipe VI hosted the national football team following their World Cup victory. The event celebrated the team's resilience and skill, with the squad scheduled for a victory parade in Madrid.
Why it matters
Sports victories often serve as significant cultural touchstones that foster national unity and pride.
Spain’s King Felipe VI thanked the country’s World Cup-winning squad on Monday, telling the players their triumph belonged to the whole nation.
“When our national team plays, we all play. When you won, you won for all of Spain ,” he said at a reception for the squad after they won Spain’s second World Cup title.
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