The atmosphere across Madrid was electric as seas of red and gold flooded the city's streets. Fans, many wearing Spain jerseys and waving national flags, lined the parade route for hours to salute Luis de la Fuente's champions

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.

Thousands of Spain supporters crowded the streets of Madrid in the early hours of Monday, celebrating the country's victory in the World Cup final.