King Felipe VI of Spain extended his heartfelt thanks to the country's World Cup-winning squad, asserting that their victory was a triumph for the entire nation. 'When our national team plays, we all play. When you won, you won for all of Spain,' he proclaimed during a reception held in Madrid to honor the team. The event followed Spain's second World Cup title win.
'You have shown your grit, your resilience and your courage, always backed by your technical skill, your control and command of the game, combining head and heart,' the king continued, praising the players' performance.
Joining the king at the reception were Queen Letizia, who wore a red dress to match the team's jerseys, and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia. King Felipe greeted each player individually, offering a warm hug to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
The squad is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and then participate in an open-top bus parade through central Madrid, where large crowds donning national team colors have already gathered to celebrate the victory.
