Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri lifts the trophy with his teammates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Spain’s World Cup-winning squad arrived in Madrid on Monday to a rousing welcome ahead of a victory parade through the Spanish capital after defeating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
La Roja secured their second men’s World Cup title after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to seal a 1-0 victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The victory sparked jubilant celebrations across Spain, with thousands of fans expected to line the streets of Madrid as the players parade the trophy.
In contrast, Argentina returned home under a cloud following chaotic scenes after the final whistle that have prompted FIFA to open an investigation into the conduct of members of the defeated team.
