The Kings congratulate the Spanish national team after winning the World Cup: "Today we celebrate a title, tomorrow we will remember a legend"

The Spanish national team was proclaimed world champion this Sunday for the second time in its history, after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a final decided in extra time. The Kings, who followed the match from the authorities' box at the New York stadium along with Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, reacted to the victory with a congratulatory message published on the Royal Household's "X" account.

"You are world champions!" begins the message disseminated by Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, who celebrated the conquest of the championship, highlighting that the new star "is the reward for a path as long as it is demanding," built on "effort, sacrifice, perseverance, and exemplary dedication in every match."

The Kings also highlighted the team's ability to overcome every obstacle during the tournament. In their publication, they emphasize that the players faced each challenge "with the conviction of a great team" and managed to carry "the name of Spain to the highest." The congratulation was also extended to the coaching staff and the fans, whom the Royal Household wanted to recognize for the support shown throughout the competition. "Congratulations to the players, the coaching staff, and all the fans," the message states.

The publication concludes with a phrase that summarizes the scope of the victory achieved by the Spanish national team: "Today we celebrate a title; tomorrow we will remember a legend."

¡@SEFutbol, sois campeones del mundo!

Esta estrella es el premio a un camino tan largo como exigente, recorrido con esfuerzo, sacrificio, constancia y una entrega ejemplar en cada partido. Habéis afrontado cada desafío con la convicción de un gran equipo y habéis llevado el… https://t.co/Fp28lP6b8r

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) July 19, 2026

The Executive also celebrates the world title

The conquest of the World Cup was also celebrated by the Government. The president, Pedro Sánchez, shared a message on the social network X in which he congratulated the national team for the world title and thanked them for the work done during the tournament: "WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! Our National Team is enormous! Thank you, team."

The congratulations were joined by the vice president Carlos Cuerpo who highlighted the role of the national team and assured that the team "has made us vibrate and enjoy." For his part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, described the triumph as a reason for "pride" for Spain and celebrated the achievement of the second star.

The Minister of Sports, Milagros Tolón, also reacted, recalling the confidence she had placed in the national team before the final, as well as ministers Óscar López and Óscar Puente, who praised the level shown by Spain throughout the championship and agreed in highlighting the team's dominance throughout the tournament.