The City Council of Seville set up two venues with giant screens for the World Cup final, which were completely full with 15,000 attendees. Mayor José Luis Sanz highlighted the exemplary behaviour of the Sevillians.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was experienced in Seville with overflowing passion. The two spaces set up by the City Council of Seville, Fibes and Centro Deportivo San Pablo, were at full capacity, gathering 15,000 people who cheered with the victory of the Spanish National Team.
At Fibes, which has a capacity of 5,000 people, the atmosphere was festive from hours before the kick-off. The Centro Deportivo San Pablo, on the other hand, doubled that figure and gathered 10,000 fans who followed the match on giant screens, accompanied by bars and live music. The massive turnout necessitated an increase in public transport.
The Mayor, at the Forefront of the Celebration
The Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz, toured both venues to share the euphoria with the citizens. In statements to the media, Sanz emphasised the civic behaviour of the attendees: “Seville has once again shown that it knows how to enjoy these historic occasions with joy and responsibility.” The mayor thanked the Sevillians “from the bottom of his heart” for their “exemplary behaviour during the celebration, with no incidents reported in the city.”
Seeing Fibes and San Pablo packed, with thousands of Sevillian families celebrating together this second World Cup, is the best image of the city we can convey.
To prolong the celebration, the Muralla de la Macarena will display the colours of the Spanish flag throughout the week, from 22:00 to 23:45. A symbolic gesture inviting Sevillians to remember the achievement every night.
Public Transport, at the Service of the Celebration
The reinforcement by Tussam was key to channel the thousands of fans. The TB1 line recorded a 27.92% increase in its ridership compared to the previous two Sundays. The 27 line also felt the surge, with a 26.98% increase. However, it was the night lines that saw the highest demand, with an 81.32% increase in passengers, according to municipal data. Sevillians who opted for the bus to return home after the match found an increased frequency that avoided long waits.
The City Council had already announced days before the special operation, which included traffic cuts and an extra cleaning operation. The forecast, according to municipal sources, was that attendance would be around 12,000, but the final figure exceeded expectations.
Spain's victory, the second World Cup in its history, has unleashed a wave of pride in Seville. Fans who could not secure tickets for the official venues followed the match in bars and homes, but the City Council is already considering repeating the experience at future major sporting events. For now, the city enjoys a title that unites generations.
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