Dozens of Spanish fans celebrated the national team's second World Cup title mid-flight aboard a Ryanair plane traveling from Milan to Alicante. Isolated from any screens or external signals, passengers discovered the final match's outcome in the air.
The pilot, after building suspense, delivered the news: "For those of you with a single-star Spain jersey, you'll need to buy a new one," referring to the team's second World Cup conquest.
“"I wanted to inform you that, unfortunately... For those of you with a single-star Spain jersey, you'll need to buy a new one."
The captain's words, captured in a viral social media video, ignited euphoria among passengers. Even before he finished speaking, many erupted in applause, jumps, and chants like "¡Campeones, campeones, oe, oe, oe!". The video's author, shared on TikTok, highlighted the unique way of experiencing the final.
This peculiar anecdote joins the numerous celebrations that took place in squares and streets across Spain following the title win, demonstrating how World Cup euphoria extends beyond the match itself to create unique experiences.
