A massive crowd took to the streets! The Spanish national team returned home to a royal and prime ministerial welcome, with 1.8 million people joining the victory parade.

On July 21, Beijing time, the Spanish men's football team, after winning the World Cup, returned to their homeland with honor and held a massive victory parade in Madrid, the capital.

The entire Spanish squad first arrived at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, where they were greeted by King Felipe VI and other royal family members. The players and coaching staff shook hands with the king and princesses, among others.

During a speech in the gardens of Zarzuela Palace, Felipe VI congratulated the Spanish team and praised their championship journey as an "epic victory."

After the royal meeting, the Spanish team proceeded to the Moncloa Palace, where they were received by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other government officials.

Subsequently, the Spanish players boarded a specially designed bus for the championship celebration and began a grand parade through the streets.According to government representatives, nearly 1.8 million people flooded the streets of Madrid, surrounding the national team and accompanying the open-top bus in a historic wave of crowd enthusiasm.

Madrid turned into a sea of red, with continuous singing, waving flags, and abundant love along the route. The celebration reached its peak at the crowded Plaza de Cibeles, where around 120,000 fans were waiting, making this unforgettable day culminate in a spectacular finale.

After arriving at Plaza de Cibeles, the entire Spanish team interacted warmly with the fans. Captain Rodri also delivered a speech.

He stated that winning the World Cup for the national team is the greatest achievement in the world of football, while also admitting that the final was the toughest match of the tournament for Spain.

Finally, the entire Spanish team took a group photo with the 120,000 fans on site, concluding the astonishing "streets-emptied" championship celebration.