Pakistan, July 16 -- Spain erupted in celebration after the national football team secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France, sparking jubilant scenes across Madrid and other cities.

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Thousands of supporters gathered at Madrid's Plaza de Colon fan zone and surrounding streets to watch the semi-final, with loud cheers, chants and car horns echoing through the capital after the final whistle. Fans waved Spanish flags, wore national team jerseys and celebrated late into the night as Spain moved within one win of claiming a second World Cup title.

Many supporters expressed confidence in the team's ability to overcom...