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2026 World Cup: Over 1 Million Flood Madrid Streets to Celebrate Spain's Championship
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On July 20, 2026, more than one million people filled the streets of Madrid to welcome the Spanish national football team (La Roja) after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The prefecture officially estimated the crowd at over one million. The team began its victory parade shortly before 8 PM aboard a double-decker bus along the capital's main arteries, sparking scenes of jubilation and collective frenzy. The article also references related coverage including a red card incident involving Argentina's Paredes and Gavi, European press relief over Spain's win, Ferran Torres' match-winning goal, and an unusual image of Donald Trump on the final podium.
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More than one million people packed the streets of Madrid this Monday to welcome the Spanish national team, La Roja, as they returned home following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.
The prefecture confirmed the massive turnout, stating: "The number of supporters in the streets of Madrid is estimated at more than one million."
The Spanish team began its victory parade shortly before 8 p.m., traveling aboard a double-decker bus along the capital's main arteries. The procession sparked scenes of jubilation and collective frenzy among the crowds.
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