00:00Spain's national football team celebrated the country's second World Cup title on Monday
00:04with an open-top bus parade along the packed streets of Madrid.
00:09The open-top bus featured the slogan,
00:11Kings of the World, displayed two large stars,
00:15and carried a banner stating,
00:17Stars Shine Together.
00:19According to government estimates,
00:21close to 2 million people dressed in national jerseys
00:24and waving red and gold flags
00:26gathered in the capital to see the champions.
00:28The massive public celebration followed Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina
00:34in Sunday's World Cup final held in New Jersey.
00:38Fans traveled from across the country and abroad,
00:41including supporters coming from Catalonia and Estonia
00:44to experience the euphoric atmosphere in Madrid.
00:48The players wore We Are Champions t-shirts,
00:52waved continuously to the crowd,
00:54and threw footballs into the gathering fans along the route.
00:57Forward Borja Iglesias set up a DJ console on top of the parade bus
01:03to play music for the celebrating crowds.
01:05Prior to the parade,
01:07the squad was officially received by Spanish King Felipe
01:10and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez,
01:13both of whom had attended the final.
01:15Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed immense gratitude
01:18to the players and staff for their effort,
01:21playing style, and ultimate victory.
01:23Sanchez also expressed hopes for winning a third Men's World Cup in 2030,
01:28a tournament scheduled to be co-hosted by Spain,
01:31Portugal, and Morocco.
