More than a million people expected at Spain’s World Cup celebration in Madrid

More than a million people are expected to gather in central Madrid on Monday night as Spain celebrates its World Cup triumph, with festivities set to focus on the Plaza de Cibeles, according to a monitored public feed from The Guardian Football.

The Spanish squad arrived back in the capital at 2.30pm local time on Monday, receiving the first of what is expected to be a series of celebratory welcomes after winning the tournament. The team, known as La Roja, returned home to a jubilant reception following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in New Jersey on Sunday night.

The feed says many Spaniards are planning to make their way into the city centre for the celebration, even if some are still feeling the effects of the previous night’s festivities after the country’s historic win. The scale of the turnout is expected to make the event one of Madrid’s biggest public gatherings in recent memory.

The celebrations are due to centre on the Plaza de Cibeles, a traditional focal point for major sporting victories in the Spanish capital. Authorities and organisers are preparing for a large crowd as fans gather to welcome the champions home.

Based on a monitored public feed, the report indicates that the atmosphere in Madrid is likely to remain festive well into the night as supporters mark Spain’s latest football success.

Source: The Guardian Football - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/20/spain-world-cup-celebration-madrid