Spain team lands in home turf after World Cup triumph
The Spanish national football team has arrived in Spain carrying the FIFA World Cup trophy, concluding their victorious 2026 campaign one day after defeating defending champions Argentina in the final.
World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final. The Spanish national football team arrived in the country on 20 July 2026, transporting the prize that was secured during their victory over Argentina in the tournament final.
The arrival marks the conclusion of the Spanish team's successful campaign, which culminated in their win against Argentina. The final match took place on 19 July 2026, with the team securing the title before returning to Spain the following day.
The victory over Argentina was decisive, with Spain winning 1-0 in extra time. The match, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saw Ferran Torres score the winning goal in the 105th minute, assisted by Nico Williams. This result secured Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title.
The triumph completes a historic double for manager Luis de la Fuente, who previously led Spain to victory in Euro 2024. The win solidifies Spain's position as a dominant force in international football, adding to their previous World Cup successes.
In related tournament developments, England secured third place at the 2026 World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France in Miami. Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal for England in the 90+8th minute, marking the final game for French manager Didier Deschamps.
