The Spanish Royal Family shared a moment of enthusiastic celebration as Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía were seen jumping for joy and hugging as the nation secured a 2-nil victory in the tense match.
The family watched the game on a wide-screen television, dressed in personalized Spanish team kit shirts. They later congratulated the team via Instagram, writing, "You have proved again why you are one of the great teams in the world. Now, with a whole country on your side, it's time to fight for the title. Thank you for letting us enjoy this road. Go for it!"
Their private celebration was a contrast to the public festivities, with fans filling the streets of Madrid to mark the team's achievement. The victory propels Spain into the final, where they will face either Argentina or England.
Earlier in the day, members of the royal family had drawn attention for their attire at the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards in Barcelona. Queen Letizia wore a dark blue suit, Princess Leonor a red outfit, and Infanta Sofía a white suit. Some observers noted the color scheme appeared to mirror the French flag, leading to online commentary. Royal supporters suggested it was a coincidence or a stylistic choice unrelated to the upcoming match.
Spain's path to the final included a strong performance, with midfielder Lamine Yamal playing a key role in securing a penalty that gave the team an early lead against France. The team's dominance in midfield limited France's offensive opportunities throughout the match.
