In brief
A late‑night victory in Madrid sent Spain’s soccer fans into ecstatic celebration in Plaza de Colon. The match, concluding with a tense extra‑time play against Argentina, drew crowds of thousands. BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe reported on jubilant chants, cheers and spontaneous dancing as the victory countdown passed.
Thousands of fans gathered in Madrid’s Plaza de Colón to watch Spain secure the World Cup as the final whistle blew in the late night of the decisive match against Argentina.
BBC correspondent Guy Hedgecoe witnessed the resounding cheers, impromptu singing and the rhythmic celebration that erupted among the crowd as the final seconds counted down and the scoreboard reflected Spain’s triumph.
