Argentina are the new world champions after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the South Americans celebrating success after beating France in a thrilling final.
It’s a first triumph on the world stage for Argentina since 1986 and one that football fans across the planet are revelling in as Lionel Messi ends his wait for the sport’s biggest prize.
We look at how the world of Twitter reacted to Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar.
Argentina, campeones del mundo. Cue the celebrations…
???????? Yes, the celebrations in the Argentina dressing room were as beautifully chaotic as you’d imagined… pic.twitter.com/jqYwi5OkMF
— COPA90 (@Copa90) December 19, 2022
Just look at those scenes. There will be some sore heads in Buenos Aires this morning, but rarely has a hangover been this worth it.
It is wild in Buenos Aires Argentina ???????? right now pic.twitter.com/io1GCz59k0
— Kardoso Media | Travel Films (@kardosomedia) December 18, 2022
???????? This footage of Buenos Aires as Argentina scored their winning penalty will probably give you goosebumps.
THAT ROAR. ????
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— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) December 19, 2022
The image that will last a lifetime. Lionel Messi and football, completed it.
Iconic. pic.twitter.com/4HNm6zuzgD
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Messi took the time to celebrate the success with his personal bodyguard…
Teammate Rodrigo De Paul has often been closer to the Ballon d’Or winner than opposition players this tournament.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul's World Cup selfie ????
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— GOAL (@goal) December 19, 2022
While this is Argentina’s success, it’s impossible to overlook the narrative of Messi finally winning the World Cup.
It’s been an incredible tournament for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was a fitting winner of the Golden Ball.
Here are just some of the records Messi has broken in Qatar…
Leo Messi is the first player to score in EVERY knockout game of a men’s World Cup.
Of course. pic.twitter.com/Jo9jKBVn6D
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 18, 2022
1 – Lionel Messi yesterday became the first ever South American player to score in both a World Cup and European Cup/Champions League final. Greatest. pic.twitter.com/5Ylh6WyhWY
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 19, 2022
2 – Since the award was officially introduced in 1982, Lionel Messi is the only player to win the Golden Ball twice at the World Cup (2014, 2022). Levels. pic.twitter.com/3XNAlf2tnN
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 18, 2022
20 – With 12 goals and 8 assists, Lionel Messi's 20 goal involvements are the most of any player on record at the World Cup (1966 onwards). Greatest. pic.twitter.com/wU7JTyfKWS
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 18, 2022
From the footballing world, the good-will towards Messi was evident.
When Messi scores, the Whole World smiles pic.twitter.com/lTLzdkb0rn
— Naija (@Naija_PR) December 19, 2022
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— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) December 18, 2022
Mario Gotze – the man who scored the winner for Germany against Argentina in the 2014 final – was another who celebrated their success.
Mario Götze’s reaction to Argentina winning the World Cup.
It all ended happily ever after. ????❤️
— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) December 19, 2022
Adorning an Argentina shirt, Sergio Aguero channelled his inner John Terry after joining in the celebrations, though the ex-Chelsea defender was less than impressed with the retired Aguero’s half-hearted attempt…
If your going to do it, at least go for it and put the shin pads and boots on.???????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/Bn61Qdqim5
— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) December 18, 2022
While Emi Martinez, named as the Best Goalkeeper at the Tournament, chose to celebrate in ‘unique’ style with the trophy…
Emi Martínez after winning the Golden Glove ????♂️ pic.twitter.com/N5WspWTibf
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 18, 2022
As Argentina bask in their success, it’s worth remembering the contribution of Kylian Mbappe, who singlehandedly dragged France back onto the most gripping World Cup final in memory.
Messi might be the greatest, but Mbappe is on his own route to greatness.
No player has ever scored more World Cup final goals than Mbappe, while just five players have ever scored more goals at the finals.
A reminder that he’s just 23.
▪️ 12 World Cup goals in 14 games
▪️ 6th-highest men’s World Cup scorer
▪️ First hat trick in men’s final since 1966
▪️ Almost led France to b2b titlesKylian Mbappé is 23. Kylian Mbappé is unreal ???? pic.twitter.com/4v7F0MW2Xh
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 18, 2022
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