Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win
Ecstatic Argentines let loose and took to the streets of Buenos Aires after an epic World Cup final in which
Ecstatic Argentines let loose and took to the streets of Buenos Aires after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties. It was the country's third World Cup title and the first since 1986. Millions of Argentines cried, yelled, and hugged as they followed the game, which was a roller coaster of emotions. Throughout the evening, many chanted the name of captain Lionel Messi, often considered the world's greatest soccer player who had long talked about how he yearned for a World Cup victory.
Published on Dec 19, 2022 06:29 PM IST 9 Photos
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Argentina fans celebrate winning the World Cup at the Obelisk on Sunday, December 18, with an image of the captain Lionel Messi. Fireworks cracked, car horns sounded and fans draped in the national blue and white colors sang, danced, and waved flags. (Agustin Marcarian / REUTERS)
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Soccer fans celebrate Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup final soccer match, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday. "This is happiness for everyone, for all these people. Today it was our turn and the joy is ours," hotel receptionist Julio Berdun told AFP at the capital's Plaza de Mayo square. (AP)
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Argentina fans celebrate winning the World Cup at the Obelisk with an image of Lionel Messi and fireworks. Messi and his teammates brought Argentina the most coveted prize in football.(Mariana Nedelcu / REUTERS)
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Soccer fans light a flare celebrating their team's World Cup victory over France in Buenos Aires, on Sunday, December 18. “We're champions, which is all we wanted, more than anything for (Messi) and for the whole team,” Santiago Ferraris, 25, said. (Rodrigo Abd / AP )
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