Argentina World Cup celebration.Agustin Marcarian/Reuters
- Argentina won their first World Cup since 1986 with their win over France in the final.
- A public holiday was declared in Argentina, and four million people attended the celebration.
Argentina is the world champion of soccer, beating France in the final to capture their first World Cup since 1986.
After Lionel Messi and company returned home, Argentina declared a national holiday and held a parade for the footballers. According to the Associated Press, local media reports estimated four million fans crowded the streets of the capital.
Filmmaker Kardoso Media captured the celebration with a stunning drone video. Photographers for Getty, AP, and Reuters also captured shots of the incredible crowd.
The video can be seen here, and the photos are below:
Argentines descended on the capital of Buenos Aires, completely shutting down the highways.
Argentina World Cup celebration Gonzalo Colini/Reuters
The crowd stretched for miles.
Argentina World Cup celebration Roberto Tuero/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Every street surrounding the center of the city was jammed with fans.
Argentina World Cup celebration. Martin Viene/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
This photo from above the Obelisco de Buenos Aires doesn't look real.
Argentina World Cup celebration. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images
The fans stood where they could to get a glimpse of the team and celebrate the win.
Argentina World Cup celebration Roberto Tuero/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Some even climbed for a better view.
Argentina World Cup celebration. Diego Radames/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Or found a roof to sit on.
Argentina World Cup celebration. Diego Radames/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Of course, the biggest crowd could be found around the team bus which struggled to navigate the crowd.
Argentina World Cup celebration. Rodrigo Abd/AP
Everybody wanted a photo and to wave at the players.
Argentina World Cup celebration. LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images
Lionel Messi can be seen here in the middle wearing a blue and white shirt at the back of the bus.
Argentina World Cup celebration. TOMAS CUESTA/AFP via Getty Images
A celebration indeed.
Argentina World Cup celebration Agustin Marcarian/Reuters