Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd..
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Spain's World Cup champions celebrated their victory with an open-top bus parade in Madrid, attended by an estimated two million jubilant fans.
- The team, fresh off a 1-0 win against Argentina, was lauded by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
- Players, including match-winner Ferran Torres and midfielder Rodri who lifted the trophy, interacted with the ecstatic crowd at Cibeles square.
- This victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, following their first in 2010, and means they now hold both the men's and women's World Cup trophies simultaneously.
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Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a substantial prize of Sh6.5 billion and worldwide recognition. The world champions celebrated with an open-top bus parade in Madrid, attended by an estimated two million jubilant fans. Following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, Spain has reclaimed the #1 spot in the latest FIFA rankings, supplanting Argentina. The expanded 48-team format across the United States, Canada, and Mexico shattered attendance and television viewership records. Meanwhile, Argentina faces criticism as a "World Cup villain" following the final, with accusations of dirty tactics, though many Argentines see their passion as misinterpreted pride.
