Ezeiza, Argentina, July 21, 2026 (AFP) - Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss

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2026-07-21

Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team's tournament victory in 2022, but fresh scenes of joyful chaos filled the street as they danced, sang and set off fireworks to thank the players. The......

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