MADRID — Spain's women's World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday, August 21, 2023, and an estimated crowd of almost 2 million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid, according to local authorities.
The 23 players and their coaching staff met with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Royal Palace, and later with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Moncloa Palace. The team won the Women's World Cup on August 20, 2023, defeating England 1-0 in Sydney, Australia.
The victory marked Spain's first Women's World Cup title. The team's return was celebrated with a parade through the capital, with fans waving flags and chanting. The players, including star midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, who won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, expressed gratitude for the support.
