Sports | World Cup Spain Fans Party in the Streets World Cup victory over the Netherlands sparks nationwide celebrations By Marie Morris Posted Jul 11, 2010 5:45 PM CDT Copied Spain's David Villa walks past supporters during celebrations after the World Cup final victory over the Netherlands at Soccer City in Johannesburg, Sunday, July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) Cries of "Viva Espana" are echoing through the streets of Spain as fans celebrate the national team's first World Cup title. "It's an extraordinary feeling, of happiness and nerves," one reveler in Madrid tells AFP. Says another: "We are very proud and very happy." Spotted in the crowd: a woman in an octopus costume, a tribute to Paul, the German octopus who predicted that Spain would wear the crown. Read These Next JFK granddaughter dies at 35. Hundreds are suing a Virginia hospital, alleging unneeded surgeries. Prince William's paycheck from the Duchy of Cornwall: a cool $30M. Zohran Mamdani will be taking the oath of office underground. Report an error