Televisions were installed all over the island in anticipation of the world cup final on Sunday where the 2 teams left to play were Argentina and Spain. After Spain’s win Lanzarote experienced a day to remember with the celebration of the conquest of the Football World Cup by Spain, which defeated Leo Messi’s Argentina in the grand final played in New York thanks to a goal by Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time.Thousands of fans followed the final in bars, homes, and giant screens installed in Arrieta, La Santa, and Arrecife, where joy erupted after Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time against Leo Messi’s Argentina.The goal by the Spanish forward unleashed euphoria among the thousands of Lanzaroteans who followed the match from different points on the island. Bars, restaurants, and private homes became improvised celebration venues, while giant screens installed by the City Council in Arrieta, La Santa, and Arrecife gathered a crowd of fans who cheered with every play by La Roja. In Arrecife, thousands of people packed the area set up to follow the final. The final whistle led to an explosion of joy, with hugs, chants, Spanish flags, and a festive atmosphere that lasted for hours. Similar scenes were experienced in Arrieta and La Santa, where families, groups of friends, and tourists shared the emotion of a match that maintained uncertainty until the final minutes of extra time. After the match, the celebration moved to the streets of numerous municipalities on the island, with car caravans honking their horns and fans waving flags while chanting the names of the champions. Lanzarote joined the party of an entire country, enjoying an unforgettable night marked by emotion, unity, and passion for football after the Spanish team’s victory in the World Cup final.
Spains World Cup Win Celebrated in Lanzarote
