MADRID — A million jubilant Spain supporters were expected to greet their World Cup-winning heroes in Madrid on Monday, as the newly crowned champions returned home following Sunday's 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, a result that has sparked an outpouring of national pride across the football-mad country.

Spain's win, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra time, marked only the country's second World Cup triumph, following its first title in 2010. Coach Luis de la Fuente and his squad were scheduled to land in Madrid at 12:50 p.m. local time with the trophy in hand, following what Spanish daily Marca described as a dominant performance built on total control against a helpless Argentine side.

A night of celebration across the capital

Many of the country's younger supporters were not yet alive when Andres Iniesta's extra-time goal against the Netherlands secured Spain's first World Cup title in South Africa 16 years ago, making Sunday's win a formative moment for an entirely new generation of fans. By Monday morning, the aftermath of that celebration was visible along Madrid's central Castellana avenue, where the pavement was strewn with rubbish, beer cans and broken glass following a night of citywide revelry.

Some of the last remaining revelers were still sleeping on benches and sidewalks with smiles on their faces well into the morning, while others staggered home as cleanup crews began working from the early hours to prepare the parade route for another night of........

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