Spain became world champions for the second time in its history this Monday, after defeating Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. A goal by Ferran Torres in extra time awarded the second star to the team led by Luis de la Fuente, sixteen years after their triumph in South Africa. The Spanish squad demonstrated superiority throughout the match, which was characterized by its high intensity and the opponent's toughness.
Following the final whistle, hundreds of fans progressively headed to Puerta de Jerez, an emblematic location for Spanish national team celebrations. The square, which has previously hosted festivities in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2024, once again became the focal point of the party.
The square was painted red and white, with the classic red jersey and the white away kit being the main attractions. The latter has generated significant anticipation, selling out in numerous stores during the championship.
The atmosphere was dominated by a young crowd who defied the late hours to celebrate the historic triumph. For hours, chants of "champions, champions" and "¡Que viva España!" echoed, accompanied by jumping fans, national flags, firecrackers, and some flares.
The euphoria spread throughout the city center's surroundings, with vehicles converging towards the area, flags waving from windows, and car horns accompanying the fans' chants. Streets like Paseo de Colón and the area around Prado de San Sebastián saw a notable increase in traffic.
The Andalusian capital thus celebrated the World Cup conquest, sixteen years after the first, demonstrating its pride and passion for Spanish sports.
