Photos: Madrid erupts in cheers and honking horns after Spain win

Supporters pack Cibeles Square to salute La Roja’s latest world triumph

Last updated: July 20, 2026 | 02:13

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Spain's defender #02 Marc Pubill (R) and defender #22 Pau Cubarsi celebrate 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.

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Spain fans flooded Madrid's streets, waving flags, cheering and honking car horns on Sunday after their side beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup for a second time, according to an AFP reporter at the scene.

Hordes of supporters decked out in the national team's trademark red jerseys streamed along the Paseo de Recoletos towards Cibeles Square, the traditional gathering point for celebrations by Spain's national team and its fans.

Spain's supporters celebrate victory after the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina displayed on a giant screen in the fan zone of the Forum's district of Barcelona on July 19, 2026.

Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain celebrates with Nico Williams #17 after the 1-0 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez reacts after Spain won 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.

Argentina's fans cry after the end of the FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at a bar in Buenos Aires, on July 19, 2026.

Argentina's midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes (top) clashed with Spain's midfielder #09 Gavi during 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.

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after 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.

Spain's defender #24 Marc Cucurella celebrates as Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after Spain won 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.

Julian Alvarez #9 and Nicolas Tagliafico #3 of Argentina compete for the ball against Pau Cubarsi #22 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Mikel Merino #6 of Spain falls while his teammates check in as he blocks a shot by Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina with his face during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Spain's players celebrate after they won 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.

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