Remarkable Scenes In Buenos Aires As Argentina Team Celebrates WC Win With Ecstatic Fans

Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team received a grand welcome on Tuesday upon arriving in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, to celebrate historic FIFA 2022 WC triumph with fans. Pic: AP

Messi's Argentina outclassed France in a dramatic thriller on Sunday to win their 3rd ever World Cup trophy. Pic: AP

The entire national team, including star players like Llvarez, Messi, Di Mara and the rest of the World Champions arrived in Argentina early on Tuesday on a state airline flight. Pic: AP

Millions of ecstatic Argentina fans converged around the iconic Obelisk to cheer and celebrate as Argentina ended their 36-year wait to bring home the most-coveted trophy. Pic: AP

The local authorities had put together an open-top bus parade for sports teams as fans draped in blue and white colours danced and sang. Pic: AP

The home crowd had come to show their love for the whole Argentina side, but one man shining above the rest was Lionel Messi. Pic: AP

An overjoyed Messi was seen enjoying his moment to the fullest, giving a thumbs-up to the crowd while holding the prestigious trophy. Pic: AP

Argentina players were seen waving to the fans during the caravan of the national football team in Buenos Aires as their bus parade moved through the city. Pic: AP

Argentina are set to remain FIFA World Champions until 2026 when the next WC edition takes place in North America. Pic: Getty Images