Spain's World Cup-winning squad returned home to a hero's welcome on Monday, with captain Rodri describing lifting football's biggest prize as the greatest achievement of his career.
Lionel Messi has admitted Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain has left him with "immense" pain but praised his team for another outstanding tournament and thanked supporters for standing behind the national side.
Spanish national team right back Pedro Porro has praised his teammate Lamine Yamal for being part of their 2026 FIFA World Cup winning team at the age of 19.
Unai Simon believes Spain's outstanding defence was the biggest reason behind their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, admitting his job was made far easier by the players in front of him.
Ferran Torres has said Spain's World Cup triumph was "destiny" after scoring the extra-time winner that secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Rodri has completed one of football's greatest comeback stories after helping Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and being named the tournament's best player following Sunday's 1-0 victory over Argentina.