The Spanish National Team Dominates in the Semifinal and the Community of Madrid Erupts with Joy

Spain beats France in Dallas and qualifies for the 2026 World Cup final. The Community of Madrid, centred around Plaza de Colón and Fuente de Cibeles, fills with fans to celebrate the return to a World Cup final 16 years later.

The Spanish national football team achieved a historic passage to the final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday by defeating France 2-0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro unleashed a red tide that coloured the streets of the Community of Madrid, where thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate the return to a World Cup final, something that hasn’t happened since South Africa 2010.

Plaza de Colón, the Epicentre of the Madrid Celebration

In the capital, Plaza de Colón became the main meeting point, with giant screens where entire families followed the match. At the end of the game, chants of “I am Spanish” and flags of La Roja filled the air. Similar scenes were witnessed in municipalities such as Alcalá de Henares and Móstoles, with bars and squares packed.

The celebration quickly spread through the streets, where hundreds of fans wearing “La Roja” shirts and horns paraded along the main avenues. The festive atmosphere lasted until the early hours of the morning, with no serious incidents reported, according to municipal sources.

Fuente de Cibeles, a Tradition Repeated

As is tradition on great nights of Spanish football, Fuente de Cibeles once again became a meeting point. Although the monument is historically linked to celebrations of Real Madrid, it also becomes a spontaneous gathering place when the national team achieves milestones. There, fans waved flags and chanted the names of the goalscorers.

King Felipe VI joined in the euphoria with a message on social media, shared by the Royal House, in which he is seen celebrating the victory with his family. “Congratulations to the team for this historic victory,” the text read.

The Rival Will Be from Argentina-England

Now, Spain awaits to know its rival in the final, which will come from the other semifinal between Argentina and England. The team led by Luis de la Fuente is seeking its second World Cup, following the one won in 2010. Madrid fans are already dreaming of repeating the feat and are preparing for new celebrations on Sunday.

For the residents of the Community of Madrid, the match will be shown on giant screens set up in various locations, such as Plaza de Colón and the FIFA Fan Festival in Mexico City’s Zócalo, where there is also a large Spanish community. The Madrid City Council recommends using public transport to access the celebration areas.