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Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Matthew Garcia , WSVN 7 News
· July 20, 2026
· 4 min read
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday and an estimated crowd of almost two million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid. The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country’s royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, af
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Key takeaway The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country’s royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital a day after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami's own vibrant soccer community, with its strong Latin American and Caribbean roots, likely watched with great interest as Spain's World Cup-winning team was greeted by almost 2 million fans in Madrid. The city's Little Havana neighborhood, in particular, has a rich history of passionate soccer fandom, with many residents tracing their heritage back to Spain and other Latin American countries. As Miami continues to grow as a hub for international soccer, the success of teams like Spain's can help fuel local enthusiasm for the sport. Miami Beach, with its own lively atmosphere, might have been abuzz with fans watching the final match and celebrating Spain's victory. The parallels between Madrid's Cibeles Square, a traditional celebration spot, and Miami's own public gathering spaces, such as the Bayfront Park area, are notable, highlighting the universal language of soccer and its ability to bring people together across cultures and continents.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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