In Pictures: Argentina World Cup victory parade attracts massive crowd
In the end, the open-top bus parade had to be cancelled and completed by a helicopter flyover.
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The Argentina World Cup champions are seen on board a bus during their victory parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec 20, 2022. Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 soccer tournament.
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A fan of Argentina clinging to a pole cheers as the team passes by during their victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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Argentina fans celebrate during the victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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An Argentina fan displays a flag of Lionel Messi at the victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and teammates celebrate on the bus with the World Cup trophy during the victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (L), Julian Alvarez (C) and Alejandro Gomez (R) wave to supporters, Dec 20, 2022.
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A jubilant child is seen among fans at the victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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Argentina fans at the Obelisco holding a World Cup trophy replica after the victory parade was cancelled because of the. large crowd, Dec 20, 2022.
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An aerial photo taken with a drone shows fans of Argentinian national soccer team celebrating during the victory parade, Dec 20, 2022.
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A police helicopter is seen carrying members of the Argentina team after the victory parade was cancelled because of the large crowd, Dec 20, 2022.
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