Spain drew 1 million fans to Madrid after 1-0 World Cup win

Spain’s men’s national team returned to Madrid on Monday to huge crowds after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New Jersey. More than 1 million people were expected in central Madrid for the homecoming, with the biggest gathering set for Plaza de Cibeles after the squad landed at Barajas airport in the afternoon. Captain Rodri lifted the trophy as the team arrived. The players were scheduled to visit Zarzuela Palace to meet King Felipe and Queen Letizia, then head to Moncloa for a reception with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before an evening bus parade. Spain’s victory was its second men’s World Cup title after 2010.