EZEIZA, Argentina: 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.

Giant flags, drums, flares and a sea of Lionel Messi shirts filled Manhattan ahead of Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, as supporters staged their famous banderazo and…

Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday brought star forward Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back trophies crashing down to earth.

BUENOS AIRES, July 19 : The streets of Buenos Aires slowly came back to life on Sunday evening as Argentines dressed in blue and white silently walked home from bars and viewing…

BUENOS AIRES: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nail-biting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi…

BUENOS AIRES, July 20 — Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by...

Revellers take to streets of New York following Spain's defeat of Argentina in Messi's likely final World Cup match.

Argentine fans were left in tears as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, bringing an agonizing end to Lionel Messi's final tournament.

Riots broke out on the streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday night after Argentina lost out on the chance to retain the World Cup with their defeat to Spain in New York.

Lionel Messi's glittering World Cup journey ended in heartbreak, but the love from Argentina's supporters never faded.

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Only part of Argentina's World Cup squad returns to Buenos Aires, as plans for a public welcome and a national holiday defuse after the final defeat against Spain

After their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players, including Messi, would not…

Thousands of fans gathered around the Obelisco to celebrate the achievements of the team led by coach Lionel Scaloni on Sunday night

Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the…

Despite the loss, thousands of people traveled to welcome the players, but there was no official welcome or ceremony

Thousands wait to greet the team, who return without captain Messi and a few other players after the World Cup.

Como héroes: así recibieron a la delegación argentina, que llegó desde Nueva York al Aeropuerto de Ezeiza, tras perder la final del Mundial 2026. Pero, ¿y Messi?

Sin Lionel Messi, el equipo de Scaloni volvió al país, en donde recibió el cariño de sus hinchas, a pesar de no ganar la final y de la lluvia.

Masivo recibimiento en Buenos Aires tras la disputa de la final contra España.

Lionel Messi expresses gratitude to Argentina fans while reflecting on the pain of World Cup disappointment and cherished memories.