World Cup Winners Argentina make journey back to Buenos Aires

World Cup: Winners Argentina make journey back to Buenos Aires while hundreds of thousands wait

World Cup Winners Argentina make journey back to Buenos Aires

The Argentine world champions begin their journey back to Buenos Aires, where hundreds of thousands of cheering fans are waiting for them… with Lionel Messi and company to take the trophy to the city’s landmark, the famous Obelisk, tomorrow

Argentinian world champions, including Lionel Messi, were pictured smiling with the trophy as they flew back from Qatar as world champions.

The South American team defeated France 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling game at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.

And Argentina is on its way home via a stopover in the Italian capital of Rome – with the famous gold trophy in tow.

Departing at 5am Argentina time, the plane with its valuable cargo will be refueled in Rome before continuing to Ezeiza in Buenos Aires.

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