CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Spain soccer fans got their kicks when they witnessed their team take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.
7News spoke with hopeful fans who watched Sunday afternoon’s World Cup final at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables, confident their team would come out on top against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
“I feel very proud. We’ve had possession of the ball the whole time. We have to get through Messi, but I think we’re gonna do it,” said a fan.
“Spain 100%. Messi’s hard, but we’re still winning,” said another fan.
In the end, Spain prevailed against Argentina 1-0, after extra time at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
“I was waiting for this moment my entire life, and we finally did it,” said a fan.
“So proud. My motherland, this is my motherland,” said another Spain fan.
But at Fritz & Franz, the party started with plenty of tension.
“I had a fear it might go to penalty, but I knew Spain was going to lock in at the end and get the W,” said a fan.
“Let’s go, Spain,” said a Spain fan in Spanish. “No more. I can’t do four more years of Argentina. No more.”
Fans clutched their flags, wore Spain’s colors and held their breath through every shot and every save. Then came the final whistle, and the nerves quickly turned into a party. Spain fans were seen going crazy and full of excitement.
“Argentina just didn’t cut it,” said a Spain fan.
Spain fans said the win is a huge proud moment for their country.
Some Argentina fans present at the restaurant were still supporting Messi.
“Messi is the GOAT,” said an Argentina fan.
At La Taberna Giralda, Spain fans marked the historic win with authentic Spanish cuisine, music and plenty of national pride.
“And it has just become one of the houses to celebrate. Everything is Spain, and the truth is my family is Spanish. It’s a great atmosphere, it’s a family atmosphere, and we just welcome everyone that comes here,” said a fan.
The restaurant turned into a little Spain.
“I’m super proud. Unbelievable game, unbelievable overall World Cup. Spain has dominated every single game; it was amazing,” said a fan.
“My favorite player has to be Lamine Yamal,” said a Spain fan.
Down the road at Casa Juancho, another packed house erupted as fans sang, danced and toasted to the new world champions.
“Can’t believe it. They played their hearts out. They deserve it,” said a fan.
“Spain won,” said another fan.
Meanwhile, thousands more joined the party at loanDepot Park and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, turning watch parties into massive victory celebrations.
“I’m going for Spain,” said a fan.
“It’s amazing. Amazing. I knew it was going to happen,” said another fan.
From small, authentic Spanish restaurants to some of South Florida’s largest venues, the message was the same: Spain is on top of the world, and South Florida’s Spanish community was celebrating a night it will never forget.
This marks Spain’s second World Cup title, with its first coming in 2010 after defeating the Netherlands in the final.
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