Andorran Fans Party in Streets After Spain's 1-0 Extra-Time World Cup Final Win Over Argentina
Street parties erupted across Andorra la Vella as locals joined Spanish supporters in joy over the dramatic victory. Firecrackers, chants, and road gatherings lit up key areas until early morning, with police ensuring order amid high spirits.
Key Points
- Ferran Torres scored the winner in 106th minute at MetLife Stadium, securing Spain's second title.
- Celebrations in Andorra la Vella at Carrer Nacions Unides, Rotonda, and near Spanish embassy with flags and chants.
- Police managed traffic and minor tensions around 12:45am; no serious incidents reported.
- Pre-match buzz in bars with Spanish and Argentine fans mingling; halftime featured Madonna, Shakira, and more.
Andorran fans continued celebrating Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final at New York's MetLife Stadium, with street parties in Andorra la Vella drawing crowds to key spots including Carrer Nacions Unides.
Video footage captured Spanish supporters erupting in joy after Barcelona forward Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, securing Spain's second World Cup title. Groups gathered near Rotonda square by Avinguda Meritxell and Carrer Bonaventura Armengol, as well as Prat de la Creu close to the Spanish embassy. Some mimicked Norwegian fans' earlier tournament tradition by sitting in the street, while others waved flags and chanted in areas like Carrer Nacions Unides.
Revelry began right after referee Slavko Vinčić's final whistle, featuring firecrackers, horn honking, motorbike revs, and road blockages. Public order police stepped in around 12:45am to handle traffic and chants, including some provocative ones, with minor tensions and insults directed at officers. By 2am, festivities concentrated near the embassy, leading to brief road closures. No serious incidents were reported.
Pre-match buzz filled bars from La Massana to Prat de la Creu, where Spanish and Argentine fans mingled on crowded terraces, sharing tables, photos, and chants like "Jo soc espanyol" countered by "Muchachoooos." Supporters sported painted faces, flag capes, and lucky rituals, predicting outcomes such as a 2-0 Spain win through Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Spain controlled possession via Lamine Yamal and Olmo, despite Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez's key saves for Argentina. Extra time saw a Nico Williams goal ruled out over a foul on Nicolás Otamendi, plus Enzo Fernández's second yellow for fouling Pau Cubarsí, reducing Argentina to 10 players. Halftime entertainment included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay with children.
Argentine backers, upbeat post-semifinal, quietly packed away flags as Lionel Messi's team yielded to Rodri, Pedri, and Spain's rising talents. Central Andorra stayed lit in red and yellow into Monday, uniting its communities.
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