Tens of thousands of football fans took to the streets of Argentina’s capital in a collective eruption of joy after their team’s 2-1 victory over England to reach the World Cup final. Some screamed, others cried - and the most frenzied sprinted shirtless through the streets of Buenos Aires on a Wednesday winter evening, their bodies painted in blue and white national colours. Young men and women scaled lamp posts traffic lights, waving Argentina flags. The celebrations followed Lautaro Martinez’s winning goal, two minutes into injury time in the game in Atlanta. Lionel Messi’s inevitable gravity bends another occasion in Argentina’s favour England hearts broken after turnaround in Atlanta Continue reading...
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July 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Argentina fans flood the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate win over England – video
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