After their consecration, Spain becomes the first reigning champion in both men's and women's football

The consecration of Spain in the 2026 World Cup not only allowed them to add the second star to their men's national team, but also took them to an unprecedented place in football history. With the victory in the final, La Roja became the first country to hold both the men's and women's world titles simultaneously.

The achievement completes an extraordinary cycle for Spanish football, which began in 2023 when the women's national team won the World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand by defeating England 1-0 in the final thanks to the memorable goal by Olga Carmona. Since then, Spain has maintained the women's crown and now added the men's to establish an unprecedented record.

Until this World Cup, only Spain and Germany could boast of having won both tournaments at some point. However, they had never coincided as reigning champions of both competitions, a milestone that now exclusively belongs to the Iberian team.

The success reflects the sustained growth that Spanish football has experienced over the last decade. In the women's game, the development of a generation led by figures like Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, and Irene Paredes allowed them to go from not surpassing the group stage in Canada 2015 to winning the title just eight years later.

In men's football, the process led by Luis de la Fuente also consolidated a leading team. After winning the 2024 European Championship, Spain arrived at the World Cup as one of the main contenders and raised their level as the tournament progressed. After an irregular group stage, they eliminated Austria, Portugal, and Belgium before overcoming France in the semifinals and defeating Argentina in the final to lift the World Cup once again.

With both trophies in the hands of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Spain is experiencing the most successful moment in its football history. While the men's team celebrates a new world championship, the women's team is already aiming to defend their crown in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil with the possibility of extending a golden era that is already etched in the history of the sport.