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 winning the trophy for the second time following an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres in New Jersey.
As red flares pierced the night and revellers sang "A Viva Espana", Mario, from Barcelona, said he had travelled from the Catalan capital to Madrid to watch the match.
"I drove here from Barcelona in order to see the game with the fans here in Madrid because I am from Barcelona. And tomorrow we’ll wait for the players here to celebrate with them,” he told Reuters.
Islem took a flight from Tunisia to Madrid to cheer on Spain in the Spanish capital.
“I know it was worth it and I knew they would win, Viva Espana,” he said.
