Spanish Royal Family Celebrates World Cup Final Qualification with Viral Video

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, securing a spot in the final. The Spanish Royal Family shared a spontaneous video celebrating the victory, which quickly went viral on social media. Source: El Mundo Source: ABC

The Video

The clip, posted on the official Casa Real Instagram account, shows King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía watching the match from a hotel in Barcelona after attending the Princesa de Girona awards. The family is seen cheering goals and embracing. Source: ABC The accompanying message read: "Habéis vuelto a demostrar por qué sois una de las grandes selecciones del mundo. Ahora, con todo un país a vuestro lado, llega el momento de luchar por el título." Source: Infobae

Social Media Success

The video amassed over 730,000 likes on Instagram within hours, making it one of the most popular posts on the account. Source: El Confidencial This success highlights the Royal Family's effective digital strategy, showing a more relatable side. Source: El Confidencial Meanwhile, political leaders also congratulated the team: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the qualification "espectacular," and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo shared his excitement. Source: Infobae Source: El Mundo