The Royal Family paid tribute to World Cup heroes for their amazing performance throughout the Fifa World Cup 2026.
Spain’s World Cup winners were hailed by the country’s king in Madrid on Monday after returning from the United States with the trophy in tow.
Fans packed Cibeles Square in Madrid on July 20 as they gathered to welcome Spain’s players a day after the national soccer team won their second.
King Felipe VI and the royal family met the Spanish delegation, led by captain Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, at Zarzuela Palace before the players continue their journey into the city with a million fans expected to celebrate with them.
“You have shown your grit, your resilience and your courage, always backed up by your technical skills, your control and command of the game, combining head and heart,” the King told La Roja’s stars, who were dressed in suits.
Spain beat Argentina in extra time on Sunday thanks to Ferran Torres’ strike to secure their second World Cup after a first win in 2010.
The palace released videos of celebrations and photos of the royals on its official Instagram account.
Queen Letizia, who accompanied the king, wore a red dress that matched the color of the Spanish team’s jerseys, and their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia.
Felipe greeted and shook hands with each player and leaned in for a hug with Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
The king told the players they had been “united” on their “odyssey” to win the expanded 48-team tournament.
United States President Donald Trump and Fifa President Gianni Infantino applaud after presenting the World Cup trophy to Spain following its victory in the 2026 World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
