MADRID — Lamine Yamal took center stage as nearly two million supporters flooded the streets of Madrid on Monday to celebrate Spain's World Cup title, with the teenage star grabbing a microphone to sing Bad Bunny songs and carrying the trophy through the Spanish capital during an open-top bus parade that stretched from Moncloa Palace to Cibeles Square.

Less than 24 hours after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New Jersey, the country's champions returned home to scenes organizers described as unforgettable. An estimated 1.8 to 2 million supporters lined Madrid's historic avenues, transforming the capital into a sea of red and yellow as the squad made its way through the city on the same route once traveled after Spain's first World Cup title in 2010.

A royal welcome before the party began

The day's celebrations opened with a formal reception at Zarzuela Palace, where King Felipe VI and the royal family congratulated the players before the squad met separately with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Players later swapped their formal attire for commemorative "We Are Champions" shirts as they boarded the open-top bus for the parade through the city.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reflected on the emotional weight of the day before the parade got underway. "It's been an emotional and proud experience to represent a wonderful country with such passionate and devoted fans," de la Fuente said. "We are filled with joy."

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