On August 21, 2023, the Spanish women's national football team, known as La Roja, celebrated their FIFA Women's World Cup victory with a parade through the streets of Madrid. The team, which defeated England 1-0 in the final on August 20, 2023, in Sydney, Australia, was greeted by thousands of fans waving flags and chanting.
The parade began at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and ended at the Plaza de Cibeles, where the team was officially welcomed by Madrid's mayor. Players including captain Ivana Andrés and star forward Jenni Hermoso held the trophy aloft as they rode an open-top bus through the city center.
This victory marked Spain's first Women's World Cup title, and the celebration highlighted the growing popularity of women's football in the country. The team's success was widely praised by Spanish media and fans, with many noting the historic nature of the achievement.
