As Spain's -winning squad enjoy the celebrations back in their home country following Sunday's , the messages of congratulations have been reaching them from far and wide.
FIFA rounds up some of the reaction from within Spain and beyond.
"You’ve faced every challenge with the conviction of a great team and carried the name of Spain to the highest point." King Felipe VI of Spain
"Come on, Spain!!!!!!!!!!!" Carlos Alcaraz, tennis player
"We are champions of the world! "Massive, our national team! "Thank you, team." Pedro Sanchez, Spanish Prime Minister
"Many congratulations to Spain on being crowned the best in the world. As the outstanding team of the tournament, you deserve to be FIFA World Cup champions!" Gianni Infantino, FIFA President
"It's no coincidence. It's the result of years of work, of growing together, of building a team that never stops believing. From the tenacity, courage and unity of a squad that trusts until the very last minute that, even if the ball isn't going in, it will end up going in. And it did." Paul Gasol, basketball player
"A group of players who represent the diversity of Spain and the support for the rights of groups and peoples who need a voice. Thank you for your example of teamwork, of unbreakable union as a collective, of elegance and sportsmanship." Javier Bardem, actor
"When I came back home to the federation, I wanted to follow the example I learned at the Ciudad de Futbol [Spanish FA HQ] when I first started coaching: believe in our young players, trust our coaches, stay true to the way we play and, most of all, believe in the people who are with us every day. People with values, humility and commitment. Luis de la Fuente, his staff and every single player have shown exactly what Spanish football is all about." Aitor Karanka, Spanish FA (RFEF) technical director
"Congratulations, Spain. Very deserved." Carles Puyol, former Spain defender and World Cup 2010 winner
"World champions for the second time!" Rafael Nadal, former tennis player
"The Spanish expedition lands back in Madrid ... and we're looking forward to seeing you." Spain national team
"The dream of any child.” Ferran Torres, Spain's final matchwinner
Sources: FIFA Official
