Fans around the world gathered to watch Argentina face off against France in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Argentina’s win, led by two goals from all-time great Lionel Messi, prompted global celebrations, from the crowded center of Buenos Aires to small watch parties in refugee camps. Here’s how 9 countries celebrated the World Cup win.
Argentina
In this aerial view fans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup against France at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. Tomas Cuesta / AFP
Fans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup against France at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. Luis Roboyo / AFP – Luis Robayo / AFP
Fans in Rosario, Argentina went to Lionel Messi's grandmother's house to chant and celebrate. 🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/ya8nkUJIH7
Fans scale a ladder in Buenos Aires. Tomas Cuesta / AFP
United States
Fans at a watch party at SOWA in Boston. Joseph Prezioso / AFP Celebrations in Times Square, New York City. Yuki Iwamura / AFP via Getty ImagesArgentina fans embrace during a watch party in Miami Beach, Florida, on December 18, 2022. Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty ImagesArgentina fans hold posters of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria as they celebrate their team’s victory in Washington, D.C. Daniel Slim / AFP
Haiti
Haitians celebrate Argentina’s victory over France in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Richard Pierrin / AFPCrowds form in Port-au-Prince. Richard Pierrin / AFP
Fans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup at Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile. Javier Torres / AFP via Getty ImagesTwo Argentina fans pose at the Argentine embassy in Santiago. Javier Torres / AFP via Getty Images
Spain
An Argentina fan cheers in Madrid, Spain. Oscar Del Pozo / AFP via Getty Images Fans wave an Argentinian flag near a lit Christmas tree in Madrid, Spain. Oscar Del Pozo / AFP via Getty Images
Mexico
A masked fan celebrates in Mexico City, Mexico. Claudio Cruz / AFPFans gather in Mexico’s capital. Claudio Cruz / AFPVenezuelan migrants gather around a small TV near the US-Mexico border to watch the World Cup in Juarez, Mexico. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP
Cuba
Cuban fans of the Argentine national football team react while watching the live broadcast of the World Cup. Yamil Lage / AFPA Cuban fan wears an Argentinian flag after the Qatar 2022 final football match. Yamil Lage / AFP
Syria
Syrian football fans gathered inside a giant tent at Deir al-Ballut camp in the Afrin region of Syria’s rebel-held northern Aleppo province. Rami al Sayed / AFP via Getty ImagesFans celebrate after Argentina’s win. Rami al Sayed / AFP via Getty Images
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