King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters celebrated Spain's 2-0 [1] victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday [2].

This win marks a historic milestone for the national team, as it is the first time Spain has reached the men's World Cup final since 2010 [5]. The victory cements the team's return to the global stage of elite soccer and sparks nationwide celebration.

The match took place in Dallas, Texas, in the U.S. [3], where the Spanish squad defeated France to secure their place in the championship match. While the athletes competed in North America, the royal family observed the event and celebrated the result at the Royal Palace in Madrid [4].

King Felipe VI, who is 58 [4], joined the Queen and their daughters in marking the achievement. The family's public celebration reflects the deep cultural connection between the Spanish monarchy and the national football team, often referred to as La Roja.

Spain's path to the final has been characterized by a dominant performance in the semi-final round. The 2-0 [1] scoreline provided a decisive margin of victory over the French side, ensuring that the team advances to the final match of the tournament [2].

With the victory on July 15, 2026 [2], the team now prepares for the final, carrying the expectations of a country that has not seen its men's team in the title game for 16 years [5]. The atmosphere at the Royal Palace in Madrid mirrored the joy seen across the country as the team secured its spot in the final [4].

“Spain's first men's World Cup final since 2010”

Spain's advancement to the 2026 World Cup final ends a long drought for the national team, which has not appeared in the championship match since its 2010 victory. The public celebration by the royal family underscores the role of the national team as a primary symbol of Spanish national identity and unity on the international stage.