Travel Dispatch: ¡Vamos, España!
The World Cup victor is also a winning travel destination.
Travel Dispatch
July 22, 2026

The World Cup may be over, but you can let its influence linger. Spain, which on Sunday won their second title, offers travelers plenty to explore — and will serve as one of the tournament’s three main hosts in 2030. Start planning your trip with the stories below.

A ruined stone castle with a tall tower sits on a dry, rocky hill. Beyond the castle, a dense green forest stretches to fields of golden crops and distant hills.

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An ornate covered walkway with grand porticoes. In the near distance, a large fountains, gardens and a grand building.

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