The multifunctional venue El Abrazo, in La Rinconada, brought together over 3,000 people to watch the World Cup final that Spain won against Argentina. The giant screen measuring 9x4 meters and the festive atmosphere marked a historic day.
The Spanish national football team became world champions by defeating Argentina in the final, and in La Rinconada, the euphoria overflowed. More than 3,000 locals gathered at the multifunctional venue El Abrazo to follow the match on a giant 9x4 meter screen, one of the largest in the province. The event, organized by the La Rinconada City Council, turned into a massive celebration that began hours before the kickoff.
A pilgrimage to the giant screen
From the early afternoon, families and groups of friends began to arrive at the venue, which also hosts the town's fair. Many brought chairs, folding tables, and coolers to set up their own picnic, while others opted for the chairs provided by the council. Most wore the colours of La Roja: scarves, flags, t-shirts, and face paint created a red and yellow mosaic. The atmosphere was one of anticipation and confidence in Luis de la Fuente's team.
The match, decided by a goal from Ferrán Torres and the subsequent lifting of the World Cup by Rodri, unleashed the pent-up joy. At the end of the match, the celebration moved to the streets of La Rinconada. A caravan of vehicles drove through the main roads honking their horns, while fans cheered from the sidewalks. The party continued into the early hours of the morning, with chants and flags waving in the wind.
El Abrazo, a talisman for the team
El Abrazo has established itself as the meeting point for local fans during this World Cup. Already in the quarter-finals against Belgium, the venue gathered over 2,000 people, and the number grew again in the semi-finals against France. The giant screen, installed by the City Council, ensured that no one missed any details of the key matches. For the final, the sound system was enhanced and the seating area was expanded.
The mayor of La Rinconada, Javier Fernández, highlighted the “involvement and civility” of the attendees, stating that events like this “strengthen the social fabric of the municipality.” Municipal sources confirmed that no serious incidents were reported and that the cleaning operation acted swiftly to leave the venue in optimal condition the following day.
A milestone for Spanish and local sports
Winning the World Cup marks the third world title for the Spanish national football team, following the achievements of 2010 and 2023. For the residents of La Rinconada, the victory has a special taste because the team has displayed brilliant play throughout the tournament. “We have experienced magical nights at El Abrazo,” said a young fan who didn’t miss any matches. “Seeing Rodri lift the cup with all of us here has been incredible.”
The celebration in La Rinconada not only reflects the passion for football but also the ability of a municipality that knows how to organize large-scale events. The City Council is already considering repeating the experience for future sporting events, such as the upcoming Euro Cup or the Olympic Games. For now, the locals will cherish that night of shared glory in their memories.
For those who could not attend, the City Council has posted a summary video of the day on its YouTube channel, and an official photo album is expected to be published in the coming days. The next major event at El Abrazo will be the La Rinconada Fair, which will kick off next June.
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