{"id":128786,"date":"2026-07-21T11:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=128786"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:49:14","slug":"world-cup-2026-spain-return-to-madrid-in-triumph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/world-cup-2026-spain-return-to-madrid-in-triumph\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026: Spain return to Madrid in triumph"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"k4RhO6I9gUhW6lHZ4lY\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nSpain reunited with their supporters in Madrid less than 24 hours after winning the World Cup final against Argentina (1-0, after extra time). The players of La Roja, alongside head coach Luis de la Fuente, displayed the trophy upon their arrival at the airport before taking part in celebrations across the capital. 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