The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina brought together nearly 10,000 fans at the Cook Music Fest esplanade in Tenerife. The venue, set up by the City Council in collaboration with the festival organizers, reached its maximum capacity an hour and a half before the opening whistle.
Giant screens installed on the stage, which had hosted artists like Don Omar and Chayanne hours earlier, became the focal point for following the performance of players such as Lamime Yamal, Pedri, and Rodri Hernández. The excitement was palpable among attendees, who suffered and enjoyed equally with their national team.
Organizers had to prevent further access due to "security reasons," even though the match was broadcast free-to-air on public television. "Emotion multiplies when shared," commented some of the attendees who were gathered along the side walls of the venue, reluctant to leave despite being unable to enter.
To the chant of "Hands up if you're with Spain!", roared by thousands of voices, the fans showed their support for the national team. The appearance of Lionel Messi on screen during the warm-up rivaled the passion unleashed by the Spanish players. The song 'Potra Salvaje,' which accompanied the team during the Euro 2024, added an emotional element to the atmosphere.
