The Spanish national team conquered its second World Cup by defeating Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New York. In Sabadell, thousands of fans followed the final on a giant screen set up at Parc de Catalunya.
Parc de Catalunya in Sabadell became the epicentre of football euphoria this Sunday. Thousands of people, dressed in red shirts and waving flags, packed the park's amphitheatre to witness the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. La Roja's victory by 2-1 unleashed a wave of joy that was felt throughout the valley municipality.
The Sabadell City Council installed a giant screen in the amphitheatre, which was completely full. Attendees, who began arriving hours before the kickoff, chanted songs and waved flags throughout the match. Ferran Torres' goal, which opened the scoring, caused an explosion of joy that, according to witnesses, was heard in several nearby streets.
The Seismometer that Detected the Semi-Final Celebrations
The euphoria is not new in Sabadell. After the victory in the semi-finals against France, the celebrations at Parc de Catalunya generated vibrations in the ground that were recorded by a seismometer from the Educational Seismic Network of the GEO3BCN-CSIC institute. The device, installed nearby, detected a slight tremor caused by the jumping and noise of the fans, a phenomenon that had already been observed in other large gatherings.
The Sports Councillor of the Sabadell City Council, Paco García, highlighted the festive atmosphere and citizen involvement: “We have experienced a historic day. Sabadell has once again demonstrated its passion for football and for the national team. The giant screen has been a success in terms of participation.” García also thanked the security forces and volunteers who ensured order during the event.
The Red Tide Floods the Bars and Streets of Sabadell
Beyond Parc de Catalunya, the entire city was painted red. Bars and restaurants in neighbourhoods such as Can Rull, La Creu Alta, and El Centre hung flags and set up screens to follow the match. Many establishments ran out of table reservations days in advance. On Sant Antoni Street, several fans improvised a batucada at the end of the match, while in Sant Roc Square, the chant “¡Campeones, campeones!” echoed well into the early hours.
The Municipal Police of Sabadell reported that no serious incidents occurred during the celebrations, although several people were attended to for mild alcohol intoxication. The security operation, which included traffic cuts in the vicinity of the park, functioned as planned.
“As soon as Lamine touches the ball, people are going to scream like never before,” two fans told EFE in the Central Park of Mataró, the birthplace of the forward.
In Sabadell, the figure of Lamine Yamal was also a source of pride. Although the player was born in Mataró, his emergence in the World Cup has been closely followed by Sabadell fans, who see him as a symbol of the new generation of the national team. Yamal's goal in the final, which closed the scoring, was celebrated with particular intensity.
The World Cup final has left a sense of happiness in Sabadell and also a economic boost. According to data from the Sabadell Confederation of Commerce, bars and restaurants in the city increased their revenue by 40% on match day compared to a normal Sunday. National team shirts and flags sold out in several sports shops.
The next major football event will be the Euro 2028, which will be held in the United Kingdom and Ireland. For now, Sabadell is already thinking about how to organise the next big event. The City Council has announced that it will consider repeating the giant screen experience if the national team goes far in the continental tournament.
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