Madrid Erupts In Cheers, Honking Horns After Spain Win
Fans flooded Madrid and cities across Spain after Ferran Torres scored in extra time, sealing the country’s second World Cup title.
- On Sunday, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, securing the country's second title. Thousands flooded Madrid streets, waving flags and setting off fireworks into the early hours of Monday.
- Tens of thousands endured temperatures reaching 35°C in Madrid to watch the match on giant screens before celebrating at Cibeles Square. This victory marks Spain's first World Cup title since the 2010 tournament.
- Teenage forward Lamine Yamal, 19, grew up in the multi-ethnic Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataro. Throughout his career, he honors his roots with a trademark "304" hand gesture, a reference to the neighborhood's postal code.
- Supporters traveled from across Spain to Madrid to join festivities, with Mario from Barcelona stating, "I drove here from Barcelona in order to see the game with the fans here." Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez posted "We are World Champions!!" on social media.
- Celebrations continued into the early hours of Monday as fans waited for the team's return. This historic win mirrors the 2010 triumph in South Africa, where hundreds of thousands welcomed the players home.
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Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup. Waving red and gold flags, Spaniards and fans from around the world watched as La Roja realised the dream of […]
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