In brief
On Sunday night, fans poured into Madrid’s historic Plaza de Colón to cheer Spain to its first World Cup win since 1982. The match finished 4-2 after extra time, with the Spanish side triumphing by way of penalty shootout against Argentina. BBC correspondent Guy Hedgecoe reported the crowd’s impassioned singing, dancing, and flags waving as the trophy was lifted and the national anthem floated through the streets. The scene was captured in real time, showing a vibrant, united Madrid celebrating an unforgettable victory. The win has already become a moment etched in the country’s sporting history.
Thousands of fans gathered at Plaza de Colón in central Madrid late on Sunday night, thrilled as Spain claimed the World Cup title in a dramatic 4‑2 win over Argentina after extra time.
The BBC correspondent Guy Hedgecoe reported cheers, singing, and jubilant dancing as the crowd counted down the final seconds of the match and celebrated the game’s conclusion.
Fans waved flags, lights, and banners, creating a musical roar that echoed through the streets as the Spanish team lifted the trophy and played the national anthem.
The Spanish victory followed a tense shoot‑out after a hard‑fought extra‑time battle, turning the plaza into a living icon of national pride.
