Video. Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Victory
Thousands of fans packed watch parties and public spaces as Spain’s victory revived interest after the United States was eliminated, officials said.
- On Sunday, victorious Spain fans and mournful Argentinians filled New York for the World Cup final, reigniting fervour that had dipped following the United States' exit.
- Extreme weather, including Canadian forest fires and flooding, distracted many New Yorkers; fans were further deterred by high costs, with TickPick reporting average ticket prices hit US$11,327, called "Unaffordable."
- The Boca Juniors steakhouse in Queens served as a "temple" for the Argentinian diaspora, while supporters flocked to watch parties at Brooklyn Bridge Park and The American Museum of Natural History.
- Lionel Messi, 39, failed to steer Argentina to a fourth World Cup title, as Spain fans celebrated their victory in Central Park while Penn Station filled with Argentine jerseys.
- Global Citizen staged an all-star show in Central Park coinciding with the fixture, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated, "We said from the beginning that the World Cup belongs to New Yorkers.
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How New York Celebrated Spain’s World Cup Victory
On Sunday afternoon, as fans of Team Spain made a joyful noise at MetLife Stadium, about 11 miles due southeast, in lower Manhattan, the city streets erupted in red and gold. Photographer Poupay Jutharat was on the scene outside La Nacional; here’s what she saw.
While Spain was crowned champion after a thrilling match against Argentina, which ended after extra time, the fans present in New York celebrated La Roja's second world championship title.
World Cup buzz returns to New York as fans celebrate and mourn final result
NEW YORK, July 20 — Victorious Spanish fans and mournful Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York for their blockbuster clash on Sunday, reigniting fervour that had dipped with the US exit.At a watch party in Central Park, Eric Centeno, 42, told AFP: “We’ve been enjoying the tournament – and Spain won!”Argentine dentist Florencia Luzinin, 30, said: “We came across a few Spaniards but I don’t look at them.”She was…
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