Madrid dressed in red, black and yellow to welcome the new world champions. After their 1-0 triumph over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, the Spanish national team returned home amidst a festive atmosphere and the extraordinary enthusiasm of thousands of fans.

Immediately after arriving at Madrid airport, the team led by Luis de la Fuente began their official agenda with a visit to the Zarzuela Palace, where they were welcomed by King Felipe VI and the royal family. The monarch described Spain's success as an "epic triumph", congratulating the players for the character, courage and spirit of the team that gave the country its second world champion title.

The champions were then welcomed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Moncloa Palace. The head of government thanked the technical staff and players for the emotions they had given, while looking towards the next objective: the 2030 World Cup, which will also be held in Spain.

Meanwhile, the heart of the celebration was the Plaza de Cibeles, where thousands of fans had taken over the streets since the early hours of the day. With flags, songs and festive choirs, they awaited the arrival of the open buses with the world champions. The celebration was accompanied by music, spectacle and fun moments, with Borja Iglesias improvising as a DJ during the parade, while Pedro Porro lit up the atmosphere with the fans.

The climax of the celebrations came at the “Plaza de Cibeles”, where the team raised the World Cup trophy in front of tens of thousands of people. Through a video message, singer Shakira also hailed the success of “La Roja”, emphasizing that Spain showed the world the power of unity. While coach Luis de la Fuente closed the celebration with a clear message: “These are the best players in the world and together we are stronger.”