Buenos Aires saw a large crowd during the Argentina World Cup parade.
In the wee hours of Tuesday, Argentina's World Cup-winning team returned to a joyful Buenos Aires, where huge crowds lined the streets to welcome their victors home.
With the gold trophy held high, Captain Lionel Messi exited the aircraft first. His victorious team then followed him onto a red carpet at the airport, where they were met by media, authorities, and a live band.
The moment the team bus left the airport, cheering fans wearing the blue and white colors of their country surrounded it. Videos show tens of thousands of people waving the Argentine flag and lighting firecrackers as they surround the bus as it slowly moves ahead under a police escort.
As the throng sung and danced, applause filled the air. The players waved to their adoring fans while standing on the open top deck.
On December 20, in Buenos Aires, a bus carrying the Argentina football team was swarmed by jubilant spectators.
On December 20, in Buenos Aires, a bus carrying the Argentina football team was swarmed by jubilant spectators.
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Numerous tens of thousands of fans are anticipated to celebrate in the streets.
Numerous tens of thousands of fans are anticipated to celebrate in the streets.
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Following the team's exciting penalty shootout triumph over France in Qatar on Sunday, hundreds of thousands of fans are anticipated to line the streets of the city later on Tuesday, which has been proclaimed a national holiday.
According to state media outlet Télam, the players will first spend the night at the Argentine Football Association's practice facility.
Argentina supporters rejoice on the arrival of their country's team in Buenos Aires.
Argentina supporters rejoice on the arrival of their country's team in Buenos Aires.
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Before the squad arrived, large crowds of fans camped overnight at the training facility, as shown in images of spectators pouring out of parked automobiles on the premises. While others lounged on picnic chairs near coolers, while people spread out on blankets on the grass.
Following Argentina's thrilling victory over France, there have been many days of constant celebration in the nation and among fans abroad. The team's eagerly anticipated return continues this trend.
On December 20, the Argentina team is led by Lionel Messi as they disembark from the aircraft in Buenos Aires.
On December 20, the Argentina team is led by Lionel Messi as they disembark from the aircraft in Buenos Aires.
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Players from Argentina wave as they arrive in Buenos Aires from the top of a bus.
Players from Argentina wave as they arrive in Buenos Aires from the top of a bus.
Superstars by Agustin Marcarian for Reuters In what has been dubbed the greatest World Cup final of all time, Messi and Kylian Mbappé faced battle on the field.
While Messi, 35, was playing in his final World Cup game and attempting to win the trophy that had eluded him for so long, Mbappé was representing France at the tournament in Russia and defending their victory from last year.
France came back in the second half to draw the game at 2-2 and force extra time after Argentina gained an early lead in the first half.
Before the team arrives, supporters assemble outside the training facility of the Argentine Football Association.
Before the team arrives, supporters assemble outside the training facility of the Argentine Football Association.
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Prior to the arrival of the national men's team in Buenos Aires, supporters of Argentina wave flags outside the training facility.
Prior to the arrival of the national men's team in Buenos Aires, supporters of Argentina wave flags outside the training facility.
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Messi's second goal of the game gave his team the lead again, but Mbappé's second penalty gave him his hat-trick and forced a penalty shootout, which Argentina won after France missed its first two attempts.
Following Argentina's World Cup victory, hundreds of thousands of people thronged the city's main 9 de Julio Avenue. Videos shared on social media showed happy supporters waving the Argentine flag while atop street poles, while others on the ground danced, sang, and chanted.
In an effort to see the Argentina bus, fans climbed to the highest point.
In an effort to see the Argentina bus, fans climbed to the highest point.
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Argentina won their third World Cup with the victory in Doha, marking the nation's first championship since 1986, when the illustrious Diego Maradona led the squad to victory in Mexico.
The victory on Sunday also represented a turning point for Argentina, which had previously lost three recent championship games, including the Copa America in 2015 and 2016 and the World Cup in 2014.
On December 19, supporters assemble in Buenos Aires.
On December 19, supporters assemble in Buenos Aires.
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Due to such defeats, Messi briefly considered ending his international career. However, the nearly universal public outrage persuaded him to change his mind, and in 2021 he won the Copa América.
Messi has now solidified his place among the greatest soccer players of all time, along with Argentina's Maradona and Brazil's Pelé, after winning the World Cup.
Everyone may enjoy themselves because Tuesday was declared a national holiday.
Everyone may enjoy themselves because Tuesday was declared a national holiday.
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"I find it hard to understand that we endured so much in a flawless game. Unbelievable, but this team reacts to everything," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly stated following the game on Sunday.
As he was being hugged by his players, he choked back emotions and said, "I am proud of the work they accomplished. I want to tell everyone to take it all in because it's a historic time for our nation.
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