La Roja were given a heroic welcome by thousands of fans who flooded the streets of Madrid to celebrate their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph in a parade on July 20, 2026.

Spain were crowned world champions once again after defeating Argentina, capping a remarkable tournament with another statement performance.

The victory sealed Spain’s second World Cup title, 16 years after their maiden triumph in South Africa in 2010, and confirmed the rise of a new generation that blended youthful brilliance with tactical maturity.

Spain crowned 2026 World Cup champions after beating Argentina

Their road to the trophy was anything but straightforward. Spain began the tournament with a frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde but improved as the competition progressed, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive winner in extra time against Argentina in the final.

The entire squad departed the United States and arrived in Madrid, where captain Rodri held the trophy as they exited the flight alongside teammates and technical staff.

After a brief rest, millions of people gathered in the capital to celebrate the title. The squad paraded through the streets in an open-top bus, making history as fans waved flags and cheered.

The players wore shirts inscribed with “España Campeones” and waved to the jubilant crowd, who hoisted the national flag amid a strong security presence.

Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and nearly all the players danced and jumped while lifting the trophy, marking a truly momentous occasion.

Watch scenes from the event below:

SPAIN BUS PARADE CELEBRATE WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 🇪🇸🎉🪅🎊🚌🍺🍻 pic.twitter.com/CXg16wm6O3

— Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) July 20, 2026

Spain World Cup Trophy parade🎉🏆 pic.twitter.com/06M86btVZH

— Sportify™️🇦🇷🇪🇸🇳🇴 (@Olaoluwajuwonn) July 20, 2026

Spain World Cup trophy parade was massive. This is how Madrid erupted. Millions of supporters flooded the streets like never before. pic.twitter.com/6yuAdJQQId

— Cornelius K. Ronoh (@itskipronoh) July 20, 2026

Spain celebrates its FIFA World Cup triumph as thousands of fans fill the streets with fireworks and cheers. The champions paraded the World Cup trophy on an open-top bus, capping off a historic night of celebrations. 🇪🇸#Spain #FIFAWorldCup #WorldChampions #VictoryParade pic.twitter.com/ZXuhe1p0J0

— Lokmat Times Nagpur (@LokmatTimes_ngp) July 21, 2026

🇪🇸⚽️World champions #Spain landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating #Argentina in the final.

⚽️The players were set to take part in a celebration parade in #Madrid. https://t.co/SupLWPziUQpic.twitter.com/F5HwnwyWMi
The team’s next meeting was a visit…

— ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) July 21, 2026