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Madrid prepares a major celebration if Spain wins the World Cup
Madrid is already looking beyond the World Cup final. If Spain beats Argentina this Sunday, the capital will experience an exceptional afternoon on Monday, with a celebratory route, road closures, changes to public transport, and a large gathering planned at Plaza de Cibeles.
The announced plan provides for the national team to tour Madrid in open-top buses after their return to Spain. The procession would set off from the area around the Intercambiador de Moncloa and finish at Cibeles, the chosen spot for meeting the fans if La Roja wins its second World Cup.
The final details of the route still depend on the Real Federación Española de Fútbol, but the Delegación del Gobierno has released the plan due to the scale of the event. The idea is to prepare in advance for a celebration that, in the event of victory, would bring thousands of people into the city centre.
The arrival at Cibeles would be the most eagerly awaited moment. There are plans to install a stage there so the players can greet the fans, creating an image that would link the world title with one of the most symbolic spaces for major sporting celebrations in Madrid.
Monday afternoon will not be a normal day for getting around. Road closures, bus line diversions, and possible temporary closures of Metro y Renfe stations are expected, depending on the crowds and security needs. Those working or travelling through the centre should check their routes before heading out.
The security operation will be extensive. Around 500 national police officers would accompany the procession, along with 150 Guardia Civil agents, including the Agrupación de Tráfico. There would also be specialised units, mounted police, canine units, helicopters, drones, and reinforcements at the airport.
Surveillance would begin even earlier. On Sunday, more than 500 officers will secure Cibeles against possible spontaneous gatherings during or after the final. Between Sunday and Monday, the total deployment could reach 1,450 officers.
The possible celebration would also affect bars, shops, terraces, and residents along the Moncloa-Cibeles route. A win for Spain would turn Monday into a day of flags, shirts, closed streets, and a mix of sporting excitement and logistical tension.
The scene paints a very Madrid image of big occasions: a city able to switch from the work routine to a massive party in a matter of hours. Everything depends on the result against Argentina, but Madrid already has the map ready for a celebration that could become part of collective memory.