The Royal House has joined the outburst of joy sweeping across Spain after the national team’s victory over France this Tuesday, a historic triumph that secures the Spanish team’s presence in the grand final of the 2026 World Cup. Through an emotional message distributed on its official channels, the institution wanted to recognize the extraordinary level of the team led by Luis de la Fuente, proudly stating: “You have once again shown why you are one of the great teams in the world“.
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The celebration was evident through a video shared on Instagram, in which King Felipe and Queen Letizia can be seen joyfully celebrating the goals and the final victory along with Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. From the Royal House, they urged the footballers to face the last step with determination, encouraging them to “fight for the title” with the strength that comes from having “a whole country” by their side, supporting them unconditionally in every play. “Thank you for making us enjoy this journey,” concluded the message collected after the match.
This atmosphere of royal jubilation has been shared by the country’s main political figures. The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, described the qualification as “spectacular,” noting that the National Team “makes us dream” once again ahead of the final on Sunday against England or Argentina. Meanwhile, the People’s Party and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, also celebrated the two-nil victory, sharing images of euphoria and encouraging the team to achieve the long-awaited “second star“.
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The celebration of the Royal Family and institutional support come at a moment of maximum international exposure, with the stands of the stadium in Texas turned into a parade of legends such as Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Xavi Hernández and Carles Puyol, who witnessed the success of a Spain that, in the words of the People’s Party spokesperson Ester Muñoz, conquered America with goals from “a Basque and an Extremaduran”. Now, with the Crown’s backing, the National Team seeks to complete this dream next Sunday.
