Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup.
Waving red and gold flags, Spaniards and fans from around the world watched as La Roja realised the dream of winning the trophy for the second time following an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres in New Jersey.
“I drove here from Barcelona in order to see the game with the fans here in Madrid because I am from Barcelona. And tomorrow we’ll wait for the players here to celebrate with them,” he told Reuters.
Islem took a flight from Tunisia to Madrid to cheer on Spain in the Spanish capital.
“I know it was worth it and I knew they would win, Viva Espana,” he said.
Alvaro, who had come from Malaga to Madrid to watch the game on a giant screen was overcome by Spain’s victory.
“I am so happy. It’s so beautiful!,” he said early on Monday morning.
After a tense match that went to extra time, fans exploded in joy in cities and towns across Spain as the final whistle blew in New York.
In Barcelona, where many of the Spain team play for the La Liga champions, revellers set fireworks off and partied on the beaches at the start of what promised to be a long night of celebrations.
Spain fans waved flags and cheered in the streets of the neighbourhood where Spain’s teenage forward Lamine Yamal grew up.
–Reuters–
