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Madrid: The Spain national football team is returning home on Monday after winning the World Cup 2026 title. Grand preparations have been made throughout Madrid to welcome the team. The players will be honored at Spain’s royal palace, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will also meet the world-winning team.

Historic victory parade will take place in an open bus

In the evening, the Spanish team will take out a victory parade through the main streets of Madrid in an open-top bus. The parade will start from near Moncloa Palace, the official residence of the Prime Minister, and reach Cibeles Square, where a special ceremony will be organized in the honor of the players. Thousands of football fans are expected to attend the occasion.

Became world champion by defeating Argentina in the final

Spain won the World Cup trophy by defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in the final played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is Spain’s second Men’s Football World Cup title in history. Earlier, the team had achieved the distinction of becoming world champion for the first time in 2010.

Night-long celebration on the streets of Madrid

After winning the final, an atmosphere of celebration was seen in the capital Madrid. Thousands of fans took to the streets, waving national flags, singing songs and setting off fireworks to celebrate the victory. Many major venues, including Puerta del Sol, remained filled with supporters late into the night.

First country to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup

After winning the Women’s Football World Cup in 2023, Spain has now won the Men’s World Cup as well. With this, it has become the first country in the world to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup titles simultaneously.

Tragic accident amidst celebration

A tragic incident also occurred during the celebration. A 13-year-old teenager who was celebrating with friends in the Salamanca area died when a fountain collapsed, according to local authorities.

There is tremendous enthusiasm among the fans to welcome the team.

Even before the team reached Madrid, large numbers of supporters began gathering around Barakas Airport and Cibeles Square. Despite the scorching heat, people were seen waiting since morning to get a glimpse of the team.