ARGENTINIANS lined the streets in their THOUSANDS to welcome home their World Cup-winning team.
Lionel Messi and Co beat France on penalties in Sunday’s final after a thrilling 3-3 draw in one of the all-time great games.
Argentine fans descended on the Obelisk monument in Buenos AiresCredit: APThousands of fans flocked to the streets for the paradeCredit: AFPPeople were even spotted waiting on the top of street signsCredit: AFPA sea of blue and white was on show ahead of the players’ arrivalCredit: GettyThe bus came through as Argentines flocked to catch a glimpse of the teamCredit: ReutersPictures of Diego Maradona were held up ahead of the paradeCredit: AFPPeople were even hanging out of the Obelisk monumentCredit: AFPOne man had the perfect view of the incredible crowdCredit: AFPBig flags with Lionel Messi on the front were also spotted in the crowdCredit: AFPThere was not a space to be seen between the thousands gathered in the cityCredit: AFP
The squad returned to Argentina late on Monday night ahead of Tuesday’s parade.
And the country came out in their droves to create a remarkable spectacle in Buenos Aires as they hailed their triumphant side.
Fans gathered around the Obelisk monument in the centre of the capital city as they waited for the team bus to parade through the streets.
The country are celebrating their first World Cup since Diego Maradona led them to glory in 1986.
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They are now three-time world champions – having claimed their first title in 1978.
More to follow.
It is Argentina’s first World Cup since Maradona led them to glory in 1986Credit: AFPThe country now have three World Cups to their nameCredit: AFP
