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A historic welcome

The Spanish team returned to Madrid this Monday and was received by a crowd estimated at almost two million people. The streets of the capital were filled with fans who wanted to celebrate the world title won on Sunday.

The team, made up of 26 players and their coaching staff, landed in Spain one day after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final played in New Jersey.

After their arrival, the delegation met with the Royal Family and later with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. No incidents were reported during the official events.

The open-top bus tour through the center of Madrid was the most anticipated moment for the fans, who chanted and waved red flags. The celebration lasted until late into the night.

Pumas visit hell urgently for points

After losing 0-3 to Pachuca in the debut of Apertura 2026, Esteban Solari’s Pumas face Toluca tonight at the Nemesio Díez Stadium. The appointment is at 10:05 p.m. on FOX One. The Auriazul team arrives under pressure: they have not beaten the Red Devils in their last six duels – four draws and two losses – and their last victory at Toluca’s home dates back to November 2021.

In addition, the match is brought forward to Tuesday because Toluca will play the Champion of Champions on Saturday against Cruz Azul. For university students, winning is almost an obligation to leave behind the ghosts of the lost final in the previous tournament.

Cruz Azul returns to Banorte to defend the title

Cruz Azul, current champion, receives Puebla at 8:00 p.m. on TUDN and ViX Premium. The duel marks the return of La Maquina to the Banorte Stadium, where they will seek to consolidate themselves as a local. Joel Huiqui’s team arrives with confidence after winning the Clausura 2026.

“Our home is Mexico, as a hobby,” acknowledged Huiqui.

The first test at home will be against La Franja, which will try to complicate the celestial path to the two-time championship.

FIFA investigates incidents in the World Cup final

FIFA announced on Monday an investigation after the altercations that occurred at the end of the World Cup final, where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

Replays showed Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes pushing Eric García (Spain) by the neck. When substitute Gavi intervened, Paredes tackled him. Spanish captain Rodri was also hit in the stomach by Nahuel Molina, and was then confronted by his former teammate Nicolás Otamendi. Quickly, other players and Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni managed to de-escalate the situation.

FIFA indicated in a statement:

“The disciplinary committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate possible breaches of the (FIFA disciplinary code) with respect to post-match incidents.”

The organization did not give deadlines or mention Paredes, who did not receive a red card, although he could face a sanction.

Argentina played with 10 men from added time in the second half due to the expulsion of Enzo Fernández. The Argentine players, with their backs to the podium, watched Spain lift the trophy, an unusual lack of respect towards the new champions, who had previously given them a hall of honour.

President Javier Milei declared to Radio Miter:

“The defeat in the final against Spain cannot overshadow or tarnish the achievement of reaching a world final.”

Milei expressed pride in the team and highlighted that it was Argentina’s third World Cup final in four editions. “The players have given an enormous example of what it means to leave everything for a goal,” he said.

The Argentine team arrived in Buenos Aires on Monday and was received by hundreds of fans, but without statements.