“That goal belonged to 47 million people—it wasn’t mine or my teammates’,” said Ferrán Torres last night after scoring the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup against Argentina. And to celebrate with at least some of them, the national team is traveling to Madrid on Monday to meet with fans in a festive parade celebrating the historic achievement of their second star.
The itinerary will begin at 12:50 p.m., when the Spanish team arrives at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the trophy. This will mark the start of a historic day that will be followed by the traditional official ceremonies and, afterward, the long-awaited meeting with fans during a massive parade through the capital on an open-top bus.
Finally, this historic celebration will culminate in Plaza de Cibeles, where the World Cup trophy will be presented to thousands of fans, and a grand party will take place to commemorate a country that has added a second star to its crest.
Route and schedule for the national team’s parade in Madrid following the 2026 World Cup
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has shared the open-top bus route that the national team will follow to celebrate its victory in the 2026 World Cup. The tour will begin around 7:00 p.m. and will pass through some of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks on its way to Cibeles:
- Moncloa (start of the parade)
- C/ Princesa
- Alberto Aguilera
- Carranza
- Sagasta
- Genoa
- C/ Jorge Juan
- C/ Goya
- C/ Serrano
- Plaza de la Independencia
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Alfonso XII
- C/ Montalbán
Meanwhile, starting at 6:00 p.m., the stage set up next to the Palacio de Comunicaciones will host a full program of music, entertainment, and performances to liven up the wait until the players and coaching staff arrive.
The arrival is scheduled for approximately 9:00 p.m., featuring a “top-tier DJ, prominent artists, and numerous surprises.”