Spain fans take over London's West End to celebrate World Cup victory

Spain won their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in extra time.Footage shared on social media shows ecstatic Spain fans dancing on the roofs of cars in central London well into the early hours of Monday morning.Fans could be seen waving flags and chanting while car horns blared in the background.Trafalgar Square was full of music and singing, with joyous fans being thrown into the air in celebration.As fans celebrated on the streets and in the bars in London, congratulatory messages flooded social media back in Spain.Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez wrote on X: “WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!”, while the country’s royal family congratulated the team, calling the win a “triumph that will remain forever in the history of Spanish sport”.King Felipe was at the match in New Jersey, and was seen congratulating the players after the win alongside Queen Letizia and their daughter, Princess Leonor.Tennis stars past and present celebrated the win on social media.Rafael Nadal shared a video of himself reacting to the win with the caption: “LET’S GOOOOO … WORLD CHAMPIONS FOR THE SECOND TIME!’”, while Carlos Alcaraz celebrated in the stadium and posted: “LET’S GO SPAIN!!!!!!!!!!!”United States President Donald Trump was among dozens of high-profile figures at the match, along with Sir David Beckham, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Mick Jagger, and Timothee Chalamet.Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy next to US President Donald TrumpAFP/GettyDespite Rodri and FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s efforts to guide him away, Mr Trump was clearly in shot as the trophy was raised aloft.