Spain captain Rodri has opened up on his emotional journey from a devastating knee injury to lifting the 2026 World Cup trophy in North America.

Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final.

Hundreds of thousands of fans filled Madrid's streets as Spain celebrated its historic World Cup victory with a massive open-top bus parade.

Spain won the 2026 World Cup through collective excellence, but the tournament’s memory belongs to more than its champions. From Rodri’s remarkable return and Kylian Mbappé’s bittersweet record to Vozinha’s fairytale with Cape Verde, these were the figures who gave the competition its meaning.

Beyond Spain's deserved triumph, the tournament reshaped narratives, broke long-standing records and offered several lessons about where modern football is heading

The atmosphere across Madrid was electric as seas of red and gold flooded the city's streets. Fans, many wearing Spain jerseys and waving national flags, lined the parade route for hours to salute Luis de la Fuente's champions

The final whistle may have crowned Spain as world champions, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for far more than who lifted the trophy.