Fans flooded Madrid's streets as Spain's World Cup-winning squad returned home to a royal welcome and victory parade, although celebrations were marred by the death of a 13-year-old boy.
Newly-crowned world champions Spain replaced beaten finalists Argentina atop FIFA rankings released Monday.
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd
Spain hoisted a trophy, received championship rings for the first time, and gained a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history.
A plane carrying Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in the United States.
A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country