London CNN —When the Spanish women’s soccer team beat England in the Women’s World Cup final, Spain’s Queen Letizia was there to celebrate with them, while Britain’s royals – who decided to stay home – said their team were winners regardless.
Joined by her youngest daughter, 16-year-old Infanta Sofia, the Spanish royals watched the match at the Stadium Australia in Sydney from the directors’ box alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Spanish sporting officials.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Queen Letizia of Spain (2nd R) congratulate Spain's defender Laia Codina and forward Athenea del Castillo.
World Champions!” the Spanish royal family wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
While Sofia said she was looking forward to the match, there was something else she was anticipating more – going “to the locker room afterwards as well to congratulate the (Spanish women’s football team) no matter what happens.”Queen Letizia celebrates with Spanish fans after Spain wins the Women's World Cup final.
Persons:
Letizia, –, Sofia, Gianni Infantino, Spain, Laia Codina, Athenea del Castillo, Franck Fife, ”, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Queen “, ” William, Prince of Wales, Critics, King Charles III
Organizations:
London CNN, soccer, England, Australia, FIFA, Getty, Spanish women’s football, Spain, England’s Football Association
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Spanish, Sydney, AFP, Spain