The venue of Son Fusteret in Palma has reached full capacity with 20,000 attendees to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Nearly a thousand people have been unable to gain access.
The World Cup final pitting Spain against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has unleashed a wave of passion in Mallorca. The epicentre of the fans has been Son Fusteret, which has reached its maximum capacity of 20,000 people since early afternoon.
The atmosphere around the venue, located on Camí Vell de Bunyola, was one of total celebration. Chants and car horns became the soundtrack of an afternoon where red and yellow flags adorned balconies and streets of Ciutat.
A Final Anticipated 16 Years Later
Spain returns to a final of the highest international competition 16 years after that historic 1-0 win against the Netherlands in Johannesburg, with Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute. For many of those present at Son Fusteret, this is the first World Cup final they are experiencing live, although some already celebrated the Euro 2020 two years ago.
The shirts of Lamine Yamal were the most visible among attendees, closely followed by those of Pedri. The mix of generations was evident in the stands, where grandparents and children shared the same excitement to see the national team lift the World Cup.
Festive Atmosphere and Impeccable Organisation
The venue opened its doors at 18:00, and the one responsible for warming up the atmosphere was Jaume Colombás, who entertained the 20,000 attendees with music and good humour. Despite the high temperatures and humidity, no one wanted to miss a minute of the pre-match festivities.
The organisation managed to ensure that the event ran smoothly, although nearly a thousand people were left outside when capacity was reached. Many of them followed the match from nearby bars and terraces, where the television also witnessed the red madness.
The Dream of the Second Star
The Spanish national team, led by Luis de la Fuente, is seeking its second World Cup title after the one achieved in South Africa in 2010. Argentina, for its part, is trying to defend the title won in Qatar 2022. The final, which could not be played in March due to scheduling issues, has generated global anticipation.
For the people of Mallorca, this event has been an opportunity to experience football as a community. Son Fusteret has become a meeting point where fans have shown that, despite the distance, their hearts beat in sync with the national team.
The match, which kicked off at 21:00 local time, can be followed live on television and on the giant screens at the venue. The night promises to be long, and if Spain secures victory, the celebration will spill out into the streets of Palma.
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