Argentine fans welcome home World Cup runners-up in cold and rain
The Nation led with the emotional reception given to the Argentine team, highlighting the fans’ resilience in harsh weather and the symbolic gestures of celebration. Dawn emphasized the absence of Lionel Messi from the returning squad and framed the event as a response to the team’s World Cup final loss to Spain. Both outlets described the weather conditions and fan turnout, but only Dawn explicitly mentioned Messi’s absence.
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Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
BUENOS AIRES: 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 a...
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Argentina receive heroes’ welcome despite World Cup final heartbreak
EZEIZA - Thousands of passionate Argentine football fans defied heavy rain and freezing temperatures to welcome their national team home, celebrating the FIFA World Cup runners-up with chants, fireworks and unwavering support despite their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 final.
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