The 48 hours leading up to Spain's second World Cup victory were filled with "there's something in the air" moments.

Captain Rodri marveled at the Hudson River landing site of US Airways Flight 1549, while coach Luis de la Fuente, after meeting Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi, took a helicopter to Newark, gazing at the landscape. He received a lucky charm from Tom Brady: "Good luck, man. Go f--- them up!"

Saturday brought a storm, disrupting Spain's training. Despite security's insistence on safety protocols due to lightning, players were eager to practice. Eventually, training was abandoned after two lightning bolts struck near the field. The team spent the day preparing in camaraderie, with players like Ferran Torres, Marcos Llorente, and Marc Pubill, known as the "sunshine boys," embodying the team's spirit. The article highlights the team's joy and nonchalance, akin to their 2010 and 2012 wins, as they celebrated their championship.