Squad arrived home at 2.30pm local time on Monday Victory festivities to centre around the Plaza de Cibeles Tens of thousands of Spaniards, many still bleary-eyed and feeling a little delicate after the country’s historic World Cup victory against Argentina, descended on central Madrid on Monday night to welcome the triumphant national team home. La Roja, who beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey on Sunday night, were afforded the first of many heroes’ welcomes when they touched down at Madrid’s Barajas airport at 2.30pm local time on Monday. Continue reading...
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July 20, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Thousands brave 34C heat to join Spain’s World Cup celebrations in Madrid
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